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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
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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
Keywords:
Poetry explication paper
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
Writing
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