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Poetry Analysis Essay Poetry Analysis Essay In this essay, you will you analyze the poet's use of literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the style of the author. In other words, what is a good description of the poet's style and what are two elements that are used similarly in the poetry that help to contribute to that style? Rubric Code: VXW598B By plowe911 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Poetry Analysis Essay
	Beginning 15 pts	Developing 20 pts	Strong 25 pts
Organization	Beginning Some organization	Developing Focused and organized	Strong Clearly focused and well-organized
Introduction	Beginning Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements -hook, -name of poem, -name of poet -a brief summary -thesis (interpretation) -key elements	Developing Introduction contains most of the requirements: -hook, -name of poem -name of poet -a brief summary -thesis (interpretation) -key elements	Strong Introduction contains all requirements: -an engaging hook, -name of poem -name of poet, -a brief summary -thesis (interpretation) -key elements
Body Paragraphs	Beginning The essay does not explain the elements that have been used by the poet, 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 poet's style.	Developing The essay explains with some inconsistency, the elements that have been used by the author, 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 to the poet's style.	Strong 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 to the poet's style.
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