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Poetry Analysis Essay 
Poetry Analysis Essay
In this essay, you will analyze the poem for theme, literary devices (figurative language), imagery, and your ability to use textual evidence to support your analysis of this poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what literary devices/strategies does the author use to demonstrate this message? Due date: January 22
Rubric Code: PX5BA98
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

3 pts

Strong

5 pts

Organization

Beginning

Some organization of ideas and structure but paper lacks focus.
Developing

Ideas are mostly organized and focused throughout the essay.
Strong

Ideas are clearly focused and student wrote a well-organized intro, body conclusion. There is a logical progression of ideas with appropriate transitions.
Introduction

Beginning

Introduction is missing more than 1 of the following requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-thesis statement, which includes -a brief summary of the poem's theme/main idea and the literary devices used to convey that message
Developing

Introduction is missing one of the requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-thesis statement which includes -a brief summary of the poem's theme/main idea and the literary devices used to convey that message
Strong

Introduction contains all requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-thesis statement which includes -a brief summary of the poem's theme/main idea and the literary devices used to convey that message
Body Paragraphs

Beginning

The essay does not explain the devices/imagery that have been used by the poet, or what the devices/imagery contributes to the poem clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the devices discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Developing

The essay explains with some inconsistency, the devices/imagery that have been used by the author, or what the devices/imagery contributes to the poem. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the devices discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem, but the explanation may be brief - with little elaboration/connections.
Strong

The essay thoroughly explains why the devices/imagery may have been used by the author, or what the devices/images contributes to the poem. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the devices discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem with full elaboration and applicable connections to the theme.
Conclusion

Beginning

Conclusion is missing one or more of the requirements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Developing

Conclusion contains most of the required elements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Strong

Conclusion contains all required elements:
-Restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relate poem to broader themes in life
Texual Evidence

Beginning

Weak examples do not convincingly support interpretation and analysis. Line numbers may not be stated with each example.
Irrelevant or no evidence exists.
Developing

Adequate examples are cited, states line numbers, supports interpretation, but needs additional or stronger textual evidence.
Strong

Insightful and specific examples are cited with line numbers. Evidence fully supports analysis/ interpretation
Conventions

Beginning

May have errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors may cause some confusion. Errors in MLA format and/or heading are frequent and numerous.
Developing

May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors do not cause confusion. Some minor errors in MLA format and/or heading
Strong

Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English. Essay is entirely in MLA format including a perfect MLA heading, double spaced, TN Roman, 12 font, correct alignment



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