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Analyzing a Figurative Language Poem Poetry Analysis Essay Students will examine and analyze one of the poems given to them. Students will analyze the poem’s literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the meaning of this poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what literary elements does the author use to demonstrate this message? Rubric Code: GC6BWC By lmondesir Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Poetry Analysis Essay Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Knowledge	Poor Student's knowledge of the assignment reading is obviously limited.	Fair Student's knowledge of the assigned reading is unclear due to a lack of relevant examples	Good Students's knowledge of the assigned reading is moderately clear. Examples are present, but they may be vague or undeveloped.	Excellent Student's knowledge of the assigned reading is clear. Examples are specific, relevant, and explained.
Content	Poor The writer has not tried to respond to the assigned reading	Fair The writer has made an effort to respond to the assigned reading.	Good The writer relates some of his/her own knowledge, ideas or experience	Excellent The writer effectively adds response by drawing on his/her own knowledge, ideas, or experience.
Figures of Speech Paragraph	Poor Paragraph explains some of the poem's similes and metaphors	Fair Paragraph has limited explanation of the poem's similes and metaphors.	Good Paragraph clearly explains the poem's similes and metaphors	Excellent Paragraph effectively explains the poem's similes and metaphors.