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Poetry Explication 
Poetry Explication
Rubric Code: T8XAA3
By msgolston
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Thesis

Excellent

The paper has an excellent thesis. The thesis explains the poem in sophisticated terms, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning.
Good

The paper has a good thesis. The thesis explains the poem in competent terms, demonstrating a good understanding of the poem and advancing original thought about the poem and its meaning.
Fair

The paper has a basic thesis. The thesis explains the poem in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the poem.
Poor

The paper has a poor thesis. The thesis explains the poem in the most basic of terms, without any original thinking.
Unacceptable

The paper does not have a clear and compelling thesis. The thesis does not explain the poem.
Development and Thematic Discussion

Excellent

This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the poem, and integrates those themes, demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Good

This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the poem and integrates those themes, demonstrating a good level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning.
Fair

This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the poem.

Examination of form of the poem is minimal or not relevant to content discussion.
Poor

This paper misinterprets the major themes of the poem.

Very little close reading of poem's form as it relates to content.
Unacceptable

This paper does not discuss the major themes of the poem.
Organization

Excellent

The paper's overall organization is superior, and serves to strengthen the argument.

Paragraphs flow from an assertive topic sentence, and cohere throughout.
Good

The paper's overall organization is good, and strengthens the argument.

Most paragraphs flow from an assertive topic sentence, and cohere.
Fair

The paper's overall organization is adequate.

Some paragraphs are not cohesive, and/or lack clear, assertive topic sentence.
Poor

There is some attempt at organization, but essay falls off-track.

Some paragraphs wander off topic or have weak topic sentences.

Many paragraphs are jumbled/rambling.
Unacceptable

The paper does not have any discernible organization.

Paragraphs wander off topic, without topic sentence.

Or, there is a lack of attention to paragraphing.
Grammar & Mechanics

Excellent

This paper has been proofread and is flawless. There are no errors in grammar or mechanics.
Good

This paper has been proofread. There are a few errors in grammar and mechanics.
Fair

This paper has been proofread, however, there are errors in grammar and mechanics.
Poor

This paper has many errors in grammar and mechanics. The paper demonstrates poor control over academic American English.
Unacceptable

The paper has so many errors in grammar and mechanics that it lacks fluency.




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