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Helen Essay Analysis 
Helen Essay Analysis
Using evidence from the text students will compare and contrast the subject, diction, imagery, figurative language, and tone of both poems. Students will also analyze how meaning of words and phrases are used in the text to impact word choice and tone. Students should cite textual evidence to support your interpretation in two or three paragraphs. 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 style of the author. In other words, what is a good description of the poet's style and what are two elements that are used similarly in the poetry that help to contribute to that style?
Rubric Code: V986AX
By cbuford26
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Poetry Analysis Essay
  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

3 pts

Strong

5 pts

Attention Grabber

Beginning

Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements:
-an engaging hook,
-a brief summary of poems contents,
-interpretation of literary elements
Developing

Introduction paragraph contains most of the following requirements:
-an engaging hook,
-a brief summary of poems contents,
-interpretation of literary elements
Strong

Introduction paragraph contains all of the following requirements:
-an engaging hook,
-a brief summary of poems contents,
-interpretation of literary elements
Body Paragraph

Beginning

Summary essay does not explain the literary elements that have been used by the poet(s), or how the literary elements add to the meaning of poem. 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

Summary essay briefly explains authors tone and how literary elements add to the meaning of poem. Such analysis shows the student has a clear understanding of the topic as well as how to analyze author's point of view for a better understanding.
Strong

Summary essay explicitly explains authors tone and how literary elements add to the meaning of poem. Such analysis shows the student has a clear understanding of the topic as well as how to analyze author's point of view for a better understanding.
Textual Evidence

Beginning

Summary essay provides no examples from text and/or information provided is irrelevant to context.
Developing

Summary essay provides few examples from text that allows for a thorough interpretation of poems.
Strong

Summary essay provides insightful and specific examples that assist in interpretation of poems.
Conclusion

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

Summary essay has multiple errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; which takes away from overall understanding of essay
Developing

Summary essay has very few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; which takes away from overall understanding of essay
Strong

Summary essay has 3 or less
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English; which does not take away from overall understanding of essay
Organization

Beginning

Summary essay lacks organization
Developing

Summary essay was focused and organized
Strong

Summary essay was clearly focused and well-organized



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