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Poetry Explication Paper 
Rubric Code: Q46935
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

ARGUMENT
thesis

Poor

Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive, explaining the poem in the most basic terms.
Fair

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but is awkwardly expressed or explains the poem in only basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem.
Good

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable; it is clear and readable. It demonstrates a good understanding of the poem.
Excellent

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable; it is clear, concise, and insightful. It demonstrates an excellent understanding of the poem.
STRUCTURE
introduction

Poor

The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Fair

There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Good

-The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.<BR>
-Includes author and title.
Excellent

-The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.<BR>
-Includes author and title (in quotation marks).
organization

Poor

-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.<BR>
-No transitions<BR>
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Fair

-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.<BR>
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.<BR>
-Poor or awkward transitions.<BR>
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Good

-Paragraphs are set up in a way that uses logical breaks to "unfold" the poem and are joined by transitions.<BR>
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.<BR>
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
Excellent

-Paragraphs are set up in a way that uses logical breaks to "unfold" the poem and are joined by effective transitions.<BR>
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences.<BR>
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
conclusion

Poor

Conclusion provides incomplete summary.
Fair

Conclusion summarizes argument.
Good

Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing the argument in a new direction.
Excellent

Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis (with a final claim) to further consider its implications for understanding the poem as a whole.
SUPPORT
textual evidence

Poor

-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph<BR>
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.<BR>
-Quotes are not introduced.
Fair

-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis.<BR>
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Good

-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis<BR>
-Quotes are introduced effectively with some integration into the writer's prose.
Excellent

-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph<BR>
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
analysis

Poor

Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
Fair

-Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.<BR>
-Analysis does not include appropriate or effective use of literary devices.
Good

-Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.<BR>
-Analysis includes the appropriate use of poetic literary devices.
Excellent

-Specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument. -Analysis includes the effective and appropriate use of poetic literary devices.
STYLE & MECHANICS
style

Poor

-Simple vocabulary<BR>
-No sentence variety<BR>
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Fair

-Simple vocabulary<BR>
-little sentence variety<BR>
-Overuse of vague pronouns<BR>
-enough awkward sentences and ineffective word choice to be noticeable
Good

-Effective use of vocabulary <BR>
-Moderately successful in varying sentence structure<BR>
-Minor flaws in tenses or vague pronouns
Excellent

-Rich, effective use of vocabulary <BR>
-Uses a variety of long and short sentences<BR>
-No use of past tense or vague pronouns<BR>
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
mechanics

Poor

-Does not cite at all<BR>
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Fair

-Does not cite or cites completely incorrectly<BR>
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Good

-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct <BR>
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Excellent

-Cites correctly<BR>
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar



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