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Poetry Explication: Multiple documents 
Poetry Explication: Compare-Contrast Essay
Rubric Code: L7755C
By PVHarmon
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Excellent

10 pts


Good

8 pts


Satisfactory

6 pts


Fair

4 pts


Poor

2 pts

Focus

1.has a stated and arguable thesis
2. topic sentences
3. all paragraphs clearly relate
4. conclusionsion ties elements together and is provoking
10

All elements are strongly and clearly evident in the composition.
8

1. one element may be missing or unclear; Or all 2. elements are present but two are weak and/or unclear.
6

1. two elements may be missing or unclear; OR

2. all elements are present but 3 may be weak and/or unclear.
4

1. three elements may be missing or unclear; OR
2. most elements are present but 4 or more may be weak.
2

1.four elements may be missing or unclear; OR
2. at least three elements are present but all may be weak and/or unclear.
Content

1. strong and well supported;
2. Each paragraph strongly supported with details and examples from docs
10

1. The essay is interesting and well-thought out;
2. Each paragraph is strongly supported with details and examples from the poems.
8

1. The essay is interesting and well-thought out.
2. At least 80% of the paragraphs are strongly supported with details and examples from the poems.
6

At least 70% of the paragraphs are strongly supported with details and examples from the poems.
4

At least 60% of the paragraphs are strongly supported with details and examples from the poems.
2

Less than 60% of the paragraphs are strongly supported with details and examples from the poems.
Organization & Compare/Contrast

1. Details in clear effective order, author sticks to pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
2. Both subjects covered vividly-given same amount of space.
3. Essay flows smoothly due to the use of transitions.
10

1. Details are in clear effective order and author sticks to pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
2. Both subjects covered vividly, given same amount of space.
3. Essay flows smoothly due to the writer's use of transitions.
8

1. Details in a clear order, author sticks to one pattern.
2. Both subjects given roughly the same space.
3. At least 80% flows smoothly due to writer's use of transitions.
6

1. Details in discernible order, author does not stick to pattern or details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
2. At least 70% flows smoothly due to use of transitions.
4

1. Details not in discernible order, does not stick to pattern, or details don't adequately support controlling point.
2. somewhat organized and/or at least 60% flows smoothly due to use of transitions.
2

1. No discernible organization. 2. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Grammar

1. Excellent Word Choice
2. Formal English (no contractions, no use of "I.
3. Subject/Verb Agreement
10

Essay has no significant grammatical or word choice errors that impede understanding.
8

Has no more than 2 significant grammar or word choice errors.
6

Has no more than 3 significant grammar or word choice errors.
4

Has no more than 4 significant grammar or word choice errors.
2

Has 5 or more significant grammar or word choice errors.
Mechanics/MLA

1. no fragments/run ons
2. no comma splices
3. quotation marks used when appropriate
4. titles italicized or underlined
5. Works cited No plagiarism
6. MLA citations are correct
10

No significant mechanical errors that impede understanding and/or no errors in MLA citations
8

Essay has no more than 1 mechanical error that could impede understanding and/or 1 error in MLA citations
6

Essay has no more than 2 mechanical errors that impede understanding and/or 2 errors in MLA citations
4

Essay has no more than 3 mechanical errors that impede understanding and/or 3 errors in MLA citations
2

Essay has 4 or more types of mechanical error that could impede understanding and/or 4 or more errors in MLA citations or on Works Cited page..





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