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Poetry Analysis Essay 
Poetry Analysis Essay
Essay will analyze the poem (s) read for use of literary devices (a.k.a connotations, literary devices, figurative language) and interpretation. Analysis should show strong comprehension of the selection and its effective use of devices.
Rubric Code: ZX5B26W
By svigna
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Beginning

3 pts

Developing

4 pts

Strong

5 pts

Organization

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Beginning

Information an/or paragraphs are may or may not be orgznized or cohesive
Developing

Information an/or paragraphs are somewhat organized and cohesive
Strong

Information and/or paragraphs well-organized and cohesive
Introduction

Beginning

Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis
Developing

Introduction contains most of the requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis
Strong

Introduction/summary statement contains name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis
Body Paragraph

Analysis of key elements
Beginning

The essay needs of a thorough explaination as to why/how the element(s) may have been used and effect they have on the reader. Attempts to shows understanding and interpretation of devices, tone, theme, shift , other elements discussed in class.
Developing

The essay somewhat explains why/how the element(s) may have been used and effect they have on the reader. May or may not show a very clear understanding and interpretation of devices, tone, theme, shift , other elements discussed in class.
Strong

The essay thoroughly explains why/how the element(s) may have been used and effect they have on the reader. Shows very clear understanding and interpretation of devices, tone, theme, shift , other elements discussed in class.
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/Style

Beginning

May need to show more variety in sentence
structure, precise
word choice, and
smooth transitions.
Most free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English
Developing

Shows some variety in sentence
structure, precise
word choice, and
smooth transitions.
Most free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English
Strong

Shows variety in sentence
structure, precise
word choice, and
smooth transitions.
Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English
Teacher comment

Beginning
Developing
Strong



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  • poetry, poem, analysis

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