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Poetry Explication Paper 
Poetry Explication Paper
Rubric Code: F6CC97
By Flewelly
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Poetry Explication Paper
  Mastery

4 pts

Near Mastery

3 pts

Remedial

2 pts

Non-Scorable

1 pts

ARGUMENT
Thesis
20 %

Mastery

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable; it is clear, concise, and insightful. It demonstrates an excellent understanding of the poem.
Near Mastery

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable; it is clear and readable. It demonstrates a good understanding of the poem.
Remedial

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but is awkwardly expressed or explains the poem in only basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem.
Non-Scorable

Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive, explaining the poem in the most basic terms.
STRUCTURE
Introduction
10 %

Mastery

-The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title (in quotation marks).
Near Mastery

-The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title.
Remedial

There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Non-Scorable

The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Organization
15 %

Mastery

-Paragraphs are set up in a way that uses logical breaks to "unfold" the poem and are joined by effective transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences (specific, provable, debatable, and crisp).
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
Near Mastery

-Paragraphs are set up in a way that uses logical breaks to "unfold" the poem and are joined by transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
Remedial

-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.
-Poor or awkward transitions.
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Non-Scorable

-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.
-No transitions
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Conclusion
10 %

Mastery

Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis (with a final claim) to further consider its implications for understanding the poem as a whole.
Near Mastery

Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing the argument in a new direction.
Remedial

Conclusion summarizes argument.
Non-Scorable

Conclusion provides incomplete summary.
SUPPORT
Textual evidence
20 %

Mastery

-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
Near Mastery

-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis
-Quotes are introduced effectively with some integration into the writer's prose.
Remedial

-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Non-Scorable

-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
Analysis
15 %

Mastery

-Specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument. -Analysis includes the effective and appropriate use of poetic literary devices.
Near Mastery

-Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
-Analysis includes the appropriate use of poetic literary devices.
Remedial

-Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.
-Analysis does not include appropriate or effective use of literary devices.
Non-Scorable

Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
STYLE & MECHANICS
Style
5 %

Mastery

-Rich, effective use of vocabulary
-Uses a variety of long and short sentences
-No use of contractions, past tense, or vague pronouns
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
Near Mastery

-Effective use of vocabulary
-Moderately successful in varying sentence structure
-Minor flaws in usage of contractions, tense, or vague pronouns
Remedial

-Simple vocabulary
-little sentence variety
-Overuse of contractions or vague pronouns
-Some errors in structure
Non-Scorable

-Simple vocabulary
-No sentence variety
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Mechanics
5 %

Mastery

-Cites correctly
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Near Mastery

-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Remedial

-Does not cite or cites completely incorrect
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Non-Scorable

-Does not cite at all
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers



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