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Poetry Explication Assignment

Poetry Analysis Assignment

Rubric for Poetry Explication

Rubric Code: BB7AAC

By jcnlmorris

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Poetic Analysis
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Understanding	Poor Weak understanding <BR> of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Lack of examples and interpretation.	Fair Some understanding <BR> of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Uses 1-2 examples from text and some explanation.	Good Strong understanding <BR> of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Uses several textual examples and includes explanation and some interpretation.	Excellent Flawless understanding <BR> of uses of figurative language, poetic terms and literary elements in the poem. Includes multiple elements/devices, all with textual examples and all with interpretation.
Interpretation	Poor Interpretation of poem is superficial and/or faulty; shows only minimal insight and reflects insufficient time spent with the poem.	Fair Interpretation of poem has some depth and insight; reflects sufficient time spent with the poem.	Good Interpretation of poem shows much insight and reflects a substantial amount of time spent with the poem.	Excellent Interpretation of poem shows original insight and reflects a persistent reading/pondering of the text.
Presentation	Poor Assignment is typed/written, has numerous spelling and grammar errors, lacks organization.	Fair Assignment is typed/written neatly, has a few spelling errors and grammar errors. It is poorly organized.	Good Assignment is typed/written, neatly, free of spelling errors, but has a few grammar errors. It is fairly organized.	Excellent Assignment is typed/written, 1 page. neatly, free of spelling and grammar errors, and well organized.
Enter Title	Poor Does not cite.	Fair Some attempt, but has random or incorrect citations.	Good Attempts at least two correct citation entries.	Excellent Has all citation entries in proper MLA Style.