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Poetry Explication Paper
Poetry Explication Paper
Rubric Code:
W3C293
By
jerickson
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Poetry Explication Paper
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Unacceptable
1 pts
Thesis
Excellent
The thesis explains the poem in sophisticated terms, advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning.
Good
The thesis explains the poem in competent terms, advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning.
Fair
The thesis explains the poem in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem.
Poor
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.
Analysis
Excellent 15 14
(N/A)
Good 13 12
(N/A)
Average 11 10
(N/A)
Poor 9 8
(N/A)
Not acceptable 7
(N/A)
Development and Thematic Discussion
Excellent 15 14
This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes into the thesis and the explication, demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Good 13 12
This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes into the thesis and explication, demonstrating a good level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Average 11 10
This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the poem and uses these themes as a general guide for the explication, demonstrating a fair level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning. .
Poor 9 8
This paper misinterprets the major themes of the poem.
Not acceptable 7
This paper does not discuss the major themes of the poem.
Line-by-Line Explication
Excellent 15 14
This explication demonstrates a stellar understanding of the language of poetry, explaining the meaning of the poem in sophisticated and interesting terms. It is sophisticated and deep.
Good 13 12
This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry, explaining the meaning of the poem in competent terms. This explication is good overall, but lacks some depth and sophistication.
Average 11 10
This explication demonstrates a basic understanding of the language of poetry, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms. This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Poor 9 8
This explication demonstrates a poor understanding of the language of poetry, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms that are sometimes confusing and lack coherence. This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Not acceptable 7
The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the poem.
Textual Evidence
Excellent 10 - 9
(N/A)
Good 8
(N/A)
Fair 7
(N/A)
Poor 6
(N/A)
Unacceptable 5
(N/A)
Use of Quotations
Excellent 10 - 9
This paper makes excellent use of quotations as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
Good 8
This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument.
Fair 7
This paper makes satisfactory use of quotations as textual evidence, but additional critical analysis, connecting the evidence to the paper's thesis is needed.
Poor 6
This paper either makes use of too many quotations without fully explaining and analyzing them or does not include enough quotations as textual evidence.
Unacceptable 5
This paper does not make effective use of textual citation.
Format
Excellent
5 pts
Good
4 pts
Fair
3 pts
Poor
2 pts
Unacceptable
1 pts
MLA Style
Excellent
The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with no errors when outside sources are used. Paper uses all MLA layout conventions correctly.
Good
The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with only a few minor errors. Some layout errors.
Fair
The paper uses proper citations sporadically.
Many layout errors
Poor
The paper does not use proper citations consistently or cites incorrectly or uses wrong layout.
Unacceptable
The paper does not use proper citations or cites incorrectly.
Grammar & Mechanics
Excellent
This paper has been proofread and is flawless. There are no errors in grammar or mechanics.
0-5
Good
This paper has been proofread. There are very small errors in grammar and mechanics.6 -10
Fair
This paper has been proofread, however, there are errors in grammar and mechanics.11-15
Poor
This paper has many errors in grammar and mechanics. The paper demonstrates poor control over academic American English. 16-20
Unacceptable
The paper has so many errors in grammar and mechanics that it lacks fluency. 21-25
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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