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Poem Analysis Rubric

Evaluation rubric for Harlem Renaissance poem analysis assignment. Students also posted this assignment on Moodle.

Rubric Code: G7585W

By knnixon

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Subject: Humanities

Type: (Other)

Grade Levels: 9-12

Poem Analysis
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 5 pts
Requirements	Poor Shorter than the required 200 words or exceedingly long. Multiple writing errors, capitalization, spelling. Sentence problems such as run ons or incomplete sentences.	Fair 150-250 words, possibly slightly longer A few errors with spelling, capitalization and sentence structure.	Good Shorter analyses (150-170 words) are complete, do not omit relevant details Longer analyses (225-250) are concise, avoid irrelevant comments Error free (one error max)
Organization	Poor No discernible main idea or clear main idea without support Flow of ideas hard to follow, no linkage No introduction or conclusion evident	Fair Functional intro and conclusion Clear main idea, followed by detailed support Ideas flow in logical sequence, linked to introduction.	Good Engaging hook, clear main idea, detailed support, logical ideas, linked to thesis and each other, effective sequencing enhances argument, clear and compelling conclusion
Textual Support	Poor Unclear, confusing Misinterpreted Unexplained	Fair At least one strong piece of textual support Some good textual support, but may overlook other, stronger evidence in poem Incomplete support Some details are weak, but overall approach is sound	Good Strong, relevant, specific, well-chosen textual support Multiple passages offered as support for interpretation Strong case built for theme's centrality and significance