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Poetry Analysis Essay
Poetry Analysis Essay
Essay will examine and analyze one of the poems we have read together in class. In this essay, you will which you analyze the poem’s literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the meaning of this poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what literary elements does the author use to demonstrate this message?
Rubric Code:
F9777C
By
jbgrace
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Poetry Analysis Essay
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Beginning
1 pts
Beginning +
2 pts
Developing
3 pts
Strong
4 pts
Organization
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Beginning
Essay lacks one or more of the following elements:
introduction, 4 well-developed body paragraphs, conclusion
Beginning +
Between
Developing
Essay includes the following: introduction, 4 well developed body paragraphs, conclusion.
Introduction is clear but not engaging.
Conclusion summarizes main points but does not connect to broader themes.
Strong
Essay includes the following: engaging introduction, 4 well developed body paragraphs, conclusion which summarizes main points and relates poem to broader themes in life.
Figures of Speech Paragraph
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Beginning
Paragraph explains some of the poem's similes, metaphors and personification.
Explanations may be unclear or too short.
Paragraph does not explain what the figures of speech, compare, reveal or suggest reasons for why they were used.
Beginning +
Between
Developing
Paragraph clearly explains the poem's similes, metaphors and personification, but only explains 2 of the following: what is being compared/ personified, what the figures of speech reveal, and suggests reasons for why they were used.
Strong
Paragraph clearly explains the poem's similes, metaphors and personification.
Paragraph clearly explains what is being compared/ personified, what the figures of speech reveal, and suggests reasons for why they were used.
Symbolism/Tone Paragraph
Beginning
Explanation of tone of symbols is unclear or incomplete.
Beginning +
Between
Developing
Paragraph clearly explains poem's symbolism and tone.
Symbols are identified and explained.
Tone - Speaker is identified, tone is explained.
Lacks support from text.
Strong
Paragraph clearly explains poem's symbolism and tone.
Symbols are identified and explained.
Tone - Speaker is identified, tone is explained and supported with examples from the poem.
Format
Beginning
Essay follows 2 or fewer of the following requirements:
12 pt. font
heading in top left corner (name, date, class)
appropriate title
double spaced
Beginning +
Between
Developing
Essay follows 3-4 of the following requirements:
12 pt. font
heading in top left corner (name, date, class)
appropriate title
double spaced
Strong
Essay follows all of the following requirements:
12 pt. font
heading in top left corner (name, date, class)
appropriate title
double spaced
Punctuation/Spelling
Beginning
Writer makes more than 6 errors in punctuation or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Beginning +
Writer makes more than 4-5 errors in punctuation or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Developing
Writer makes 3-4 errors in punctuation or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Strong
Writer makes no errors in punctuation or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Keywords:
poetry, poem, analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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