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Honors Poetry Analysis 
Rubric Code: M5W855
By arbobro13
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

4 pts

Good

6 pts

Excellent

8 pts

Introduction

Poor

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

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

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.
Excellent

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

Poor

There is no clear thesis statement or the thesis is not linked to other ideas in the introduction.
Fair

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

There is specific and clear thesis statement which is linked to the other ideas of the introduction. Some revisement may be necessary.
Excellent

There is a specific and clear thesis statement which is clearly linked to the other ideas of the introduction. No revisement is necessary.
Poetic Analysis 1

Poor

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.
Fair

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.
Good

Explains poetic device and uses evidence from the poem but may not be specific. Topic sentence is present and some critical thinking is evident.
Excellent

Explains poetic device thoroughly and uses precise evidence from the poem. Topic sentence is clear and concise and critically thinking is evident.
Poetic Analysis 2

Poor

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.
Fair

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.
Good

Explains poetic device and uses evidence from the poem but may not be specific. Topic sentence is present and some critical thinking is evident.
Excellent

Explains poetic device thoroughly and uses precise evidence from the poem. Topic sentence is clear and concise and critically thinking is evident.
Poetic Analysis 3

Poor

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.
Fair

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.
Good

Explains poetic device and uses evidence from the poem but may not be specific. Topic sentence is present and some critical thinking is evident.
Excellent

Explains poetic device thoroughly and uses precise evidence from the poem. Topic sentence is clear and concise and critically thinking is evident.
Conclusion

Poor

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.
Fair

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

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.
Excellent

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 and brings a sense of closure to the paper.
Evidence

Poor

Lack of citations in analysis. No explanation of citations is present (0-1 citations)
Fair

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

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

Many citations are used to support the thesis and meaning of the poem. Goes beyond expectations by providing the reader with clear evidence (4+ citations)
Grammar/Spelling

Poor

Paper has 7+ grammar or spelling mistakes.
Fair

Paper has 5-7 grammar or spelling mistakes.
Good

Paper has 1-4 grammar or spelling mistakes.
Excellent

Paper is grammar and spelling error free.
Organizer

Poor

Does not include poetry organizer.
Fair

Includes a poetry organizer but is not complete.
Good

Includes a completed poetry organizer.
Excellent

Includes a completed poetry organizer that is thorough and well thought out.
Effort

Poor

Little effort is evident. Paper is not typed and/or messy. Paper is very short (less than 2 pages double spaced)
Fair

Some effort is evident. Paper typed but may be messy. Paper is short (less than 2.5 pages double spaced)
Good

Obvious effort is evident. Paper is typed, nate and of appropriate length (2.5+ pages double spaced)
Excellent

Effort is beyond expectations and it is clear a lot of time and thought was put into the analysis. Paper is neat, typed, includes a cover page and is of appropriate length (2.5+ pages double spaced)
Punctuality

Poor

Paper is 5+ days late
Fair

Paper is 3-4 days late
Good

Paper is 1-2 days late
Excellent

Paper is turned in on time




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