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Poetry Analysis Essay 
Poetry Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: A227AC2
By DeidreH
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Developing

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Strong

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Structure

Beginning

Poorly structured essay which lacks cohesiveness.
Paragraphs may not have been included, or the transitions between paragraphs do not flow well.
Developing

Reasonably well structured and cohesive essay.
The essay flows reasonably well and the transitions between paragraphs are good.
Strong

Well structured and cohesive essay.
The essay flows well with excellent transitioning between paragraphs.
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 contains all the necessary elements:
name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-thesis
Body Paragraphs

Beginning

The essay provides a very basic explanation of the poem. It does not cover many of the aspects outlined in the essay plan.
The essay shows that the learner has a limited understanding of different literary devices.
Developing

The essay provides a fairly thorough explanation of the poem. It covers most aspects outlined in the essay plan.
The essay shows that the learner has a reasonably clear understanding of a range of literary devices.
Strong

The essay provides a thorough explanation of the poem. It covers all aspects outlined in the essay plan.
The essay shows that the learner has a clear understanding of a wide range of literary devices.
Conclusion

Beginning

The conclusion is missing or does not provide adequate closure to the essay.
The learner has not clearly stated his/her opinion about the effectiveness of Owen's poem in achieving its purpose.
Developing

Conclusion contains most of the required elements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Strong

The conclusion sums up the essay succinctly and successfully captures the essence of the poem.
The learner has clearly stated his/her opinion about the effectiveness of Owen's poem achieving its purpose.
Conventions/Style

Beginning

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

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



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  • poetry, poem, analysis

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