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Poetry Analysis Essay 
Poetry Analysis Essay
Essay will examine and analyze one of the poems you selected. In this essay, you will analyze the poem’s literary terms (parts of the poem and figurative language) and use this analysis to interpret the meaning of this poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what poetry terms and figurative language does the author use to demonstrate this message?
Rubric Code: HX845AW
By kosha5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Poetry Analysis Essay
Analyze a poem: Why did the author write this poem?
  Mastering

20 pts

Effective

15 pts

Developing

10 pts

Emerging

8 pts

Introduction

Mastering

Introduction contains all requirements:
-an engaging hook
-name of poem
-name of poet
-a brief summary
-thesis (interpretation),
-poetry devices; figurative language
Effective

Introduction contains most of the requirements: >
-hook
-name of poem
-name of poet
-a brief summary
-thesis (interpretation)
--poetry devices; figurative language
Developing

Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements
-hook
-name of poem
-name of poet
-a brief summary,
-thesis (interpretation),
--poetry devices; figurative language
Emerging

Introduction is missing or difficult to understand. -Does not state title of poem (in quotes) and author
-Thesis missing completely
Body Paragraph

Analysis of poetry devices; figurative language
Mastering

The essay thoroughly explains why the poetry terms and figurative language may have been used by the author, or what the terms gave to the poem. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the terms discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Effective

The essay explains with some inconsistency, the poetry terms and figurative language that have been used by the author, or what the terms gave to the poem. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the terms discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Developing

The essay does not explain the poetry terms and figurative language that have been used by the poet, or what the terms gave to the poem clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the poetry terms and figurative language discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Emerging

-Missing topic sentences
-no quotes to support the thesis statement
-Very little explanation, or explanation is off-topic.
-no concluding sentences
Conclusion

Mastering

Conclusion contains all required elements:
-Restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relate poem to broader themes in life
Effective

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

Conclusion is missing one or more of the requirements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Emerging

-Doesn’t restate the thesis
-Ends abruptly
- Difficult to follow
Content/Analysis

Mastering

-Insights and ideas are fresh and relevant
-Clearly explains how the author/speaker uses techniques to convey his/her message
-Effective word choice and sentence variety
Effective

-Interesting new ideas about the poem.
-Shows how the author/speaker uses techniques to convey his/her message
-Interesting and clear words used, sentences logically organized.
Developing

-Good ideas, may be obvious or not completely explained.
-Not enough explanation on the techniques used.
-Ideas are explained in a straight forward but logical way.
Emerging

-Insights and ideas are irrelevant or unclear and/or poem is seriously misread.
-Words are boring, unclear and obvious.
Conventions

Mastering

Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics
and other conventions
of written English
Effective

May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors do not cause confusion
Developing

May have errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors may cause some confusion
Emerging

-Frequent errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and usage.
-Appears student did not proofread or edit
Bibliography

Use website provided by Mrs. Hwang
Mastering

Bibliography was provided and it was in APA format.
Effective

Bibliography was provided, but it was not in the correct format.
Developing

Bibliography is incomplete.
Emerging

Does not have bibliography.



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