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Poetry Critic's Blog Rubric 
Honors Poetry Analysis
Your task is to write a poetry critic's blog entry that analyzes the figurative language, structure, and theme of a poem. Through your analysis you should be able to explain the meaning and impact of the poem. You will also be assessed on how well you respond to the analysis of other critics.
Rubric Code: H83W8X
By WaWatson
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeding

4 pts

Meeting

3 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Introduction
12 pts

Exceeding

Uses an interesting attention getter, the intro flows and explains main topics of the analysis. Mentions the author and title of the piece.
Meeting

Uses specific and interesting attention getter. Links attention getter to the thesis through a logical progression of ideas. Mentions the author and title of the piece.
Approaching

Uses a specific attention getter. Links the attention getter to the thesis through a logical progression of ideas. Includes some necessary elements.
Beginning

Lacks one or more of the following elements: specific attention getter, logical progression of ideas, author's name and title of poem.
Thesis
8 pts

Exceeding

There is a specific and clear thesis statement that describes the theme of the poem. This is clearly stated and linked to the other ideas of the introduction. No revisement is necessary.
Meeting

There is specific and clear thesis statement that describes the theme of the poem and is linked to the other ideas of the introduction. Some revisement may be necessary.
Approaching

The thesis statement is not clear and may or may not be linked to other ideas in the introduction. Revisement is necessary.
Beginning

There is no clear thesis statement or the thesis is not linked to other ideas in the introduction.
Poetic Analysis 1
12 pts

Exceeding

Explains poetic device thoroughly and uses precise evidence from the poem. This can be figurative language or structure. Analysis shows how this example creates meaning or impact. Topic sentence is clear and concise.
Meeting

Explains poetic device and uses evidence from the poem but may not be specific. This can be figurative language or structure. Analysis shows how this example creates meaning or impact. Topic sentence is clear and concise.
Approaching

Explains poetic device but may not use evidence from the poem. Analysis is weak. Topic sentence may or may not be present and little critical thinking is evident.
Beginning

Poetic device is not explained and little evidence from the poem is used. Analysis is very weak. Topic sentences is not present and little critical thinking is evident.
Poetic Analysis 2
12 pts

Exceeding

Explains poetic device thoroughly and uses precise evidence from the poem. This can be figurative language or structure. Analysis shows how this example creates meaning or impact. Topic sentence is clear and concise.
Meeting

Explains poetic device and uses evidence from the poem but may not be specific. This can be figurative language or structure. Analysis shows how this example creates meaning or impact. Topic sentence is clear and concise.
Approaching

Explains poetic device but may not use evidence from the poem. Analysis is weak. Topic sentence may or may not be present and little critical thinking is evident.
Beginning

Poetic device is not explained and little evidence from the poem is used. Analysis is very weak. Topic sentences is not present and little critical thinking is evident.
Poetic Analysis 3
12 pts

Exceeding

Explains poetic device thoroughly and uses precise evidence from the poem. This can be figurative language or structure. Analysis shows how this example creates meaning or impact. Topic sentence is clear and concise.
Meeting

Explains poetic device and uses evidence from the poem but may not be specific. This can be figurative language or structure. Analysis shows how this example creates meaning or impact. Topic sentence is clear and concise.
Approaching

Explains poetic device but may not use evidence from the poem. Analysis is weak. Topic sentence may or may not be present and little critical thinking is evident.
Beginning

Poetic device is not explained and little evidence from the poem is used. Analysis is very weak. Topic sentences is not present and little critical thinking is evident.
Conclusion
12 pts

Exceeding

Restates the thesis differently than in the introduction in a creative, well-thought out manner. Provides the reader with a clear sense of the poetry analysis, why you chose the poem and brings a sense of closure to the blog.
Meeting

Restates the thesis differently than in the introduction. Conclusion is fully developed and brings a sense of closure to the piece. Does not bring up any new ideas not previously discussed.
Approaching

Conclusion restates the thesis differently than in the introduction. Conclusion is adequately developed. Does not bring up a new topic not previously discussed.
Beginning

Conclusion either restates the thesis in the exact same words or conclusion is not developed enough. Leaves reader feeling there should be more to the paper. May or may not bring up a new topic not previously discussed.
Evidence
12 pts

Exceeding

Many citations are used to support the thesis and meaning of the poem. Goes beyond expectations by providing the reader with clear evidence using stanza and line numbers (4+ citations)
Meeting

Citations are fully explained and are present throughout the analysis (3-4 citations)
Approaching

Some citations are present. Citations are not fully explained. (1-2 citations)
Beginning

Lack of citations in analysis. No explanation of citations is present (0-1 citations)
Grammar/Spelling
8 pts

Exceeding

Blog post is grammar and spelling error free.
Meeting

Blog has 1-4 grammar or spelling mistakes.
Approaching

Blog has 5-7 grammar or spelling mistakes.
Beginning

Blog has 7+ grammar or spelling mistakes.
Peer Response
12 pts

Exceeding

Responded to 2 or more peers offering critical feedback. This can be agreement or disagreement fully supported by your own examples and analysis of figurative language or structure.
Meeting

Responded to 1 peer offering feedback. Agreed or disagreed using evidence and your own analysis.
Approaching

Responded to 1 peer with feedback. Analysis is not strongly supported by evidence from the poem OR the analysis is illogical.
Beginning

Does not respond to any posts OR responses lack evidence or logic.




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