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Poetry Explication
Poetry Explication
Rubric Code:
U88C6X
By
ddsutter
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Poetry Explication
Excellent
2 pts
Good
1.75 pts
Fair
1.5 pts
Poor
1 pts
Unacceptable
0 pts
Thesis
Excellent
The paper has an excellent thesis. The thesis explains the poem in sophisticated terms, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning.
Good
The paper has a good thesis. The thesis explains the poem in competent terms, demonstrating a good understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning.
Fair
The paper has a basic thesis. The thesis explains the poem in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem.
Poor
The paper has a poor thesis. The thesis explains the poem in the most basic of terms, without any original thinking.
Unacceptable
The paper does not have a clear and compelling thesis. The thesis does not explain the poem.
Development and Thematic Discussion
Excellent
This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the poem, and integrates those themes, demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Good
This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes, demonstrating a good level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Fair
This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the poem.
Examination of form of the poem is
Poor
This paper misinterprets the major themes of the poem.
Very little close reading of poem's form as it relates to content.
Unacceptable
This paper does not discuss the major themes of the poem.
Line-by-Line Explication
Excellent
The paper has an excellent explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in sophisticated and interesting terms.
This explication is sophisticated and deep.
Good
This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in competent terms.
This explication is good overall, but lacks some depth and sophistication.
Fair
This explication demonstrates a basic understanding of the language of poetry. Form and meaning of the poem described in basic terms.
This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Poor
The paper has a poor explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms that are sometimes confusing and lack coherence.
This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Unacceptable
The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the poem.
Organization
Excellent
The paper's overall organization is superior, and serves to strengthen the argument.
Paragraphs flow from an assertive topic sentence, and cohere throughout.
Good
The paper's overall organization is good, and serves to strengthen the argument.
Most paragraphs flow from an assertive topic sentence, and cohere throughout.
Fair
The paper's overall organization is adequate.
Some paragraphs are not cohesive, and/or lack clear, assertive topic sentence
Poor
There is some attempt at organization, but essay falls off-track.
Some paragraphs wander off topic or have weak topic sentences.
Unacceptable
The paper does not have any discernible organization.
Paragraphs wander off topic, without topic sentence.
Grammar & Mechanics
Excellent
This paper has been proofread and is flawless. There are no errors in grammar or mechanics.
Good
This paper has been proofread. There are very small errors in grammar and mechanics.
Fair
This paper has been proofread, however, there are errors in grammar and mechanics.
Poor
This paper has many errors in grammar and mechanics. The paper demonstrates poor control over academic American English.
Unacceptable
The paper has so many errors in grammar and mechanics that it lacks fluency.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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