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iRubric: Poetry Close Reading rubric

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Poetry Close Reading Poetry Close Reading Rubric Code: Q34479 By mtrendel Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Criteria
	below exp (1) (N/A)	approaching (2) (N/A)	meets (3) (N/A)	exceeds (4) (N/A)	total (N/A)
Literal Meaning able to paraphrase/decode text using appropriate strategies	below exp (1) Comprehension communicated is shallow, or non-existent. Limited use of decoding strategies.	approaching (2) Comprehension communicated is pertinent but does not exhaust all possibilities. Some decoding strategies used.	meets (3) Possible literal meaning(s) effectively examined using appropriate strategies.	exceeds (4) Possible literal meaning(s) thoroughly examined from all angles using appropriate strategies.	total
Author's Technique Able to identify most important figurative language and/or techniques and show how they contribute to a deeper understanding of theme	below exp (1) Analysis of technique is inadequate, innaccurate, simplistic, or non-existent.	approaching (2) Most obvious literary devices are identified and explained.	meets (3) Literary devices and/or techniques are identified and skilfully explained to deepen understanding of text.	exceeds (4) All essential literary devices and/or techniques are identified and insightfully explained to make profound meaning.	total
Author's Purpose Through inferring from text, and its historical and social context, student isolates message and intended audience.	below exp (1) Analysis adds little or nothing to understanding of text.	approaching (2) Basic analysis (inferred or from research) of audience, author's inspiration, and intention helps place the work in context showing some insight into text.	meets (3) Meaningful analysis (inferred or from research) of audience, author's inspiration, and intention places work in context, demonstrating considerable insight into text.	exceeds (4) Thorough analysis (inferred or from research) of audience, author's inspiration, and intention places work in context, demonstrating profound insight into text.	total
Form and Impact Coherence and unity achieved through effective paragraphing, sequencing, and development of ideas.	below exp (1) Form is sketchy, awkward, disjointed and impedes communication of ideas.	approaching (2) Form is fundamental; writing is competent and ordinary.	meets (3) Form is purposeful and controlled; writing is convincing.	exceeds (4) Form is well crafted; writing is compelling and insightful.	total