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Poetry Analysis Essay 
Poetry Analysis Essay
Essay will examine the meaning of a poem you have selectred. In this essay, you will you analyze the poet's use of literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the message the author wants the reader to get.
Rubric Code: Q2X2AA6
By Hbrooke
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

3 pts

Strong

5 pts

Organization

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Beginning

Some organization. Not enough quotes, not formatted. Or, no quotes at all.
Developing

Focused and organized. Some quotes are not properly formatted, a paragraph may be missing a quote from either the primary or secondary source.
Strong

Clearly focused and well-organized. Required number of quotes have been used, plus a secondary source in each body paragraph. Quotes are properly formatted and cited. Thesis is clear and specific.
Introduction

Beginning

Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements
-hook,
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis (interpretation),
-key elements
Developing

Introduction contains most of the requirements:
-hook,
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis (interpretation),
-key elements
Strong

Introduction contains all requirements:
-an engaging hook,
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis (interpretation),
-key elements
Body: Paragraph 2

Analysis of key elements
Beginning

The essay does not explain the elements that have been used by the poet, or what the element gave to the poems clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the elements discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the poet's style.
Developing

The essay explains with some inconsistency, the elements that have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poems. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poet's style.
Strong

The essay thoroughly explains why the element may have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poems. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poet's style.
Body: Paragrah 3

Beginning

The essay does not explain the elements that have been used by the poet, or what the element gave to the poems clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the elements discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the poet's style.
Developing

The essay explains with some inconsistency, the elements that have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poems. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poet's style.
Strong

The essay thoroughly explains why the element may have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poems. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poet's style.
Conclusion: Paragraph 4

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
Conventions

Beginning

Many errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors may cause some confusion
Developing

May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors do not cause confusion
Strong

Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English



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  • poetry, poem, analysis

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