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College English 102 Poetry Analysis Rubric 
College English 102 Poetry Analysis Rubric
Rubric Code: T2239BX
By thorntok
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

10

(N/A)

Very Good

7

(N/A)

Fair

5

(N/A)

Poor

3

(N/A)

Introduction

Excellent

-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the author and title fluidly
Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful
Very Good

-Introduces author
-Introduces title
-Thesis statement is clear
Fair

-Author and title mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Poor

-Missing author and title
-Thesis statement unclear
Organization/Topic Sentences

Excellent

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Topic sentences are clear and connected to the thesis. Makes use of transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Very Good

Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the work and support the thesis.
Fair

Organization is unclear or loses focus from the play and/or thesis.
Poor

Essay is not organized into sub-topics that focus on one aspect of the play.
Thesis

Excellent

Thesis is clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the the story that support the thesis.
Very Good

Thesis is clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the story throughout the essay. Body paragraphs each contain specific details from the story that tie into the topic sentence.
Fair

The thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the story.
Poor

Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text. Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the story.
Text evidence

Excellent

Essay contains at least two in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) per paragraph that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain at least two in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) per paragraph that clearly support the thesis.
Fair

Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence OR evidence does not support thesis.
Poor

No text evidence provided in form of quotes or examples.
Body paragraphs

Excellent

All body paragraphs contain a point or a tool to be proven, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Very Good

Most body paragraphs contain point or a tool to be proven, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Fair

Some body paragraphs contain a point or tool, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Poor

Few, if any, body paragraphs contain a point or tool, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Conclusion

Excellent

Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Very Good

Restates the thesis and main points briefly, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Fair

Conclusion restates the thesis, but not the main points.
Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Criteria

Excellent

All criteria met
Very Good

Most criteria met
Fair

Some criteria met
Poor

Few, if any criteria met
Spelling and grammar

Excellent

No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Very Good

Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly from the essay.
MLA Formatting

Excellent

No errors in MLA formatting
Very Good

1-2 errors in MLA formatting
Fair

3 errors in MLA formatting
Poor

4 or more errors in MLA formatting
Works cited

Excellent

Paper includes a work cited page that includes all sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Very Good

Paper includes a work cited page that includes either all sources and is almost perfectly MLA formatted, or contains most of the sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Fair

Paper includes a work cited page that includes some of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted
Poor

Paper includes a work cited page that includes only one or two of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted




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