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Poetry Explication 
Poetry Explication
Rubric Code: X222A39
By t10r10
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric 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.




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