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ESSAY 3 Poetry Explication Rubric 
Poetry Explication Paper
Rubric Code: V2W29B6
By rwein5eve
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Unacceptable

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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 into the thesis and the line-by-line explication, 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 into the thesis and the line-by-line explication, 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 and uses these themes as a general guide for the line-by-line explication, demonstrating a fair level of mastery over the poem's form, content, and meaning. .
Poor

This paper misinterprets the major themes of the poem.
Unacceptable

This paper does not discuss the major themes of the poem.
Line-by-Line Explication

Excellent

This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has an excellent explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in sophisticated and interesting terms. This explication is sophisticated and deep.
Good

This explication demonstrates a good understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a good explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in competent terms. This explication is good overall, but lacks some depth and sophistication.
Fair

This explication demonstrates a basic understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a fair explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms. This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Poor

This explication demonstrates a poor understanding of the language of poetry. The paper has a poor explication of the poem, explaining the meaning of the poem in basic terms that are sometimes confusing and lack coherence. This explication lacks sophistication and depth.
Unacceptable

The paper does an unacceptable job of discussing the poem.
Use of Quotations

Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of quotations as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
Good

This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument.
Fair

This paper makes satisfactory use of quotations as textual evidence, but additional critical analysis, connecting the evidence to the paper's thesis is needed.
Poor

This paper either makes use of too many quotations without fully explaining and analyzing them or does not include enough quotations as textual evidence.
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of textual citation.
MLA Style

Excellent

The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with no errors when outside sources are used. Paper uses all MLA layout conventions correctly.
Good

The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with only a few minor errors. Some layout errors.
Fair

The paper uses proper citations sporadically.<BR>
Many layout errors
Poor

The paper does not use proper citations consistently or cites incorrectly or uses wrong layout.
Unacceptable

The paper does not use proper citations or cites incorrectly.
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 very small 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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