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Poetry Explication
Poetry Explication
Rubric Code:
X222A39
By
t10r10
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Literary Analysis
Excellent
20 pts
Good
17 pts
Fair
15 pts
Poor
12 pts
Unacceptable
8 pts
Development and Thematic Discussion
Excellent
This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the work, and integrates those themes, demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the work's form, content, and meaning.
Good
This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the work and integrates those themes, demonstrating a good level of mastery over the work's form, content, and meaning.
Fair
This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the work.
Examination of form of the poem is
Poor
This paper misinterprets the major themes of the work.
Very little close reading of work'sform as it relates to content.
Unacceptable
This paper does not discuss the major themes of the work.
Detailed Analysis
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 literary analysis, explaining the meaning of the work in competent terms.
This literary analysis is good overall, but lacks some depth and sophistication.
Fair
This explication demonstrates a basic understanding of the language of literary analysis. Form and meaning of the work described in basic terms.
This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Poor
The paper has a poor explication of the work, explaining the meaning of the work in basic terms that are sometimes confusing and lack coherence.
This analysis lacks sophistication and depth.
Unacceptable
The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the work.
Organization
Excellent
The essay's overall organization is superior, and serves to strengthen the argument.
Paragraphs flow from an assertive topic sentence, and cohere throughout.
Good
The essay's overall organization is good, and serves to strengthen the argument.
Most paragraphs flow from an assertive topic sentence, and cohere throughout.
Fair
The essay's overall organization is adequate.
Some paragraphs are not cohesive, and/or lack clear, assertive topic sentence.
Paragraphs sometimes fail to fully cohere, either because they are not developed thoughts, or because they wander away from topic sentences.
Poor
There is some attempt at organization, but essay falls off-track.
Some paragraphs wander off topic or have weak topic sentences.
Unacceptable
The essay does not have any discernible organization.
Paragraphs wander off topic, without topic sentence.
Expression
Excellent
This essay is eloquently written.
Sentences are gracefully written, with varied length and structure.
Language is masterful. Words are used precisely and vividly.
Good
This essay is well-written.
Sentences are well written, with some varied length and structure.
Language is used somewhat precisely and vividly.
Fair
This essay is adequately written.
Sentences are adequately written, but with little variation.
Language is used accurately, but vocabulary is limited.
Poor
This essay is not fluently written.
Sentences have little variation, and read flatly.
Language is sometimes used in accurately, or vocabulary is limited.
Unacceptable
This essay is not fluently written.
Sentences have little to no variation, and read flatly.
Language is often used inaccurately, or vocabulary is limited.
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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