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Explication of a Poem 
Explication of a Poem
The students have chosen a poem or song, completed an extensive pre-writing activity, and developed a Popplet page the discusses the purpose, meanings and underlying themes that the author is attempting to convey through the poem/song.
Rubric Code: JA6WA4
By lhardin
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Explication of a Poem
  Meets Standards of Excellence

4 pts

Exceeds Acceptable Standards

3 pts

Meets Acceptable Standards

2 pts

Approaching Acceptable Standards

1 pts

Pre-Writing & Exploration
10 pts

Analysis of poem/song using guiding questions about situation, structure, language, and musical devices which are provided by the teacher.
Meets Standards of Excellence

Pre-writing activity

* is Complete

* produces insightful thoughts about poem in each of the three categories: Situation, Structure and Language
Exceeds Acceptable Standards

Pre-writing activity

* is mostly Complete

* produces work that shows evident thought about poem in each of the three categories: Situation, Structure and Language
Meets Acceptable Standards

Pre-writing activity

* is somewhat Complete

* produces minimal thoughts about poem in each of the three categories: Situation, Structure and Language
Approaching Acceptable Standards

Pre-writing activity

* is incomplete

* produces no insightful thoughts about poem in each of the three categories: Situation, Structure and Language
Analytical Content
10 pts

The popplet contains evidence from the poem/song to illustrate student's ideas of the theme or message being conveyed by the author.
Meets Standards of Excellence

Deep Understanding

*ideas about the three categories are clearly stated

*outstanding evidence from the poem is used to prove points and ideas
Exceeds Acceptable Standards

Solid Understanding

*ideas about the three categories are stated

*substantial evidence from the poem is used to prove points and ideas
Meets Acceptable Standards

Basic Understanding

*some ideas about the three categories are stated

*typical examples from the poem are used to prove points and ideas
Approaching Acceptable Standards

Little Understanding

*few ideas about the three categories are stated , though they may be difficult to understand

*there is little evidence from the poem used to prove points and ideas
Organization and Support for Ideas
5 pts

The popplet is clear, concise, and easy to follow. Student has integrated other media to support and illustrate their ideas.
Meets Standards of Excellence

Powerful

*organization is easy to follow and expands the reader's comprehension of the poem.

*photos, videos and additional sources/websites are insightfully chosen.

*there are minimal grammar & spelling errors; any errors present do not interfere with the clarity and ideas presented
Exceeds Acceptable Standards

Interesting

*organization is mostly easy to follow and assists with the reader's comprehension of the poem.

*photos, videos and additional sources/websites are well chosen.

*there are some grammar & spelling errors; any errors present do not interfere with the clarity and ideas presented
Meets Acceptable Standards

Standard

*organization is logical and attempts to support the reader's comprehension of the poem.

*some photos, videos and additional sources/websites have been included and are related to the poem.

*there are some grammar & spelling errors; some errors present interfere with the clarity and ideas presented
Approaching Acceptable Standards

Confused

*organization is easy to follow and expands the reader's comprehension of the poem.

*there are few photos, videos and additional sources/websites included. Their relation to the poem are unclear or ineffective.

*there are several grammar & spelling errors; errors present interfere with the clarity and ideas presented



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