iRubric: Comparative Poetry Analysis Essay rubric

Some organization

Focused and organized

Clearly focused and well-organized

The essay does not explain the elements that have been used by the poets, or what the element gave to the poems clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the elements discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the tone and techniques used.

The essay explains with some inconsistency, the elements that have been used by the authors, or what the element gave to the poems. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge of the tone and techniques. Some use of textual evidence.

The essay thoroughly explains why the element may have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poems. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge the the tone, techniques supported by excellent textual evidence.

May have errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors may cause some confusion in understanding or interpretation.

May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; however, these
errors do not cause major confusion in understanding or interpretation

Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English. Sophisticated and insightful expression.