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Poetry Explication Paper 2017 
Poetry Explication Paper
Rubric Code: M99B77
By biesuz
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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55 points
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Thesis
5 pts

Excellent

The paper has an excellent thesis. The thesis explains the poem in sophisticated terms, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning. 5 points
Good

The paper has a good thesis. The thesis explains the poem in competent terms, demonstrating a good understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning. 4 points
Fair

The paper has a basic thesis. The thesis explains the poem in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem. 3 points
Poor

The paper has a poor thesis. The thesis explains the poem in the most basic of terms, without any original thinking. 2 points.
Unacceptable

The paper does not have a clear and compelling thesis. The thesis does not explain the poem. 0- 1 point
Development and Thematic Discussion
10 pts

Excellent

This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes into the thesis and the line-by-line explication, demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning. 10 points
Good

This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes into the thesis and the line-by-line explication, demonstrating a good level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning. 8-9 points
Fair

This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the poem and uses these themes as a general guide for the line-by-line explication, demonstrating a fair level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning. 7 points
Poor

This paper misinterprets the major themes of the poem. 6 points
Unacceptable

This paper does not discuss the major themes of the poem.
0-5 points
Line-by-Line Explication
10 pts

Excellent

This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has an excellent explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in sophisticated and interesting terms. This explication is sophisticated and deep. 10 points
Good

This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a good explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in competent terms. This explication is good overall, but lacks some depth and sophistication. 8-9 points
Fair

This explication demonstrates a basic understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a fair explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms. This explication lacks sophistication and depth. 7 points
Poor

This explication demonstrates a poor understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a poor explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms that are sometimes confusing and lack coherence. This explication lacks sophistication and depth. 6 points
Unacceptable

The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the poem. 0-5 points
Use of Quotations
7 pts

Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of quotations as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
7 points
Good

This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 6 points
Fair

This paper makes satisfactory use of quotations as textual evidence, but additional critical analysis, connecting the evidence to the paper's thesis is needed. 5 points
Poor

This paper either makes use of too many quotations without fully explaining and analyzing them or does not include enough quotations as textual evidence. 4 points
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of textual citation. 0-3 points
MLA Style
10 pts

Excellent

The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with no errors when outside sources are used. Paper uses all MLA layout conventions correctly.
10 points
Good

The paper uses proper MLA layout and citations and cites correctly with only 1-2 errors.

8-9 points
Fair

The paper has 3-4 errors

7 points
Poor

The paper has 5 errors.

6 points
Unacceptable

This paper has 6 or more errors and/or is missing a Works Cited Page and/or in-text citations.

0-5 points
Grammar & Mechanics
10 pts

Excellent

This paper has been proofread and is flawless. There are no errors in grammar or mechanics. 10 points
Good

This paper has been proofread. There are only 1-3 errors.

8-9 points
Fair

This paper has been proofread, however, there are 4 errors.

7 points
Poor

This paper has 5-6 errors.


5-6 points
Unacceptable

The paper has 7 or more errors.

0-4 points
Submission
3 pts

Excellent

The paper is submitted in hard copy form with the rubric attached and the paper is submitted to Turnitin.com

3 points
Good
Fair

Papers are submitted, but the rubric is missing.

1 point
Poor
Unacceptable

The requirements for submission were not met.


0 points




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