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Poetry Analysis Essay

Essay will examine the style of a poet we have read together in class. In this essay, you will you analyze the poet's use of literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the style of the author. In other words, what is a good description of the poet's style and what are two elements that are used similarly in the poetry that help to contribute to that style?

Rubric Code: V9XWAA

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Poetry Analysis Essay Enter rubric description
	Beginning 4 pts	Developing 9 pts	Strong 12.5 pts
Organization Enter description	Beginning Some organization	Developing Focused and organized	Strong Clearly focused and well-organized
Introduction	Beginning Introduction is missing one or more of the following requirements -hook -name of poem -name of poet, -a brief summary -thesis (interpretation), -key elements	Developing Introduction contains most of the requirements: -hook -name of poem, -name of poet, -a brief summary, -thesis (interpretation), -key elements	Strong Introduction contains all requirements: -an engaging hook -name of poem, -name of poet, -a brief summary, -thesis (interpretation) -key elements
Structural Analysis	Beginning Analysis contains at least 3 of the following: -Poetic devices -How many lines -How Many Stanzas -Type of poem -Type of Feet -Type of meter -Rhyme Scheme	Developing Analysis contains at least 5 of the following: -Poetic devices -How many lines -How Many Stanzas -Type of poem -Type of Feet -Type of meter -Rhyme Scheme	Strong Analysis contains all of the following: -Poetic devices -How many lines -How Many Stanzas -Type of poem -Type of Feet -Type of meter -Rhyme Scheme
Thematic Analysis/Connection	Beginning Student finds it difficult to interpret the meaning or mood of the work.	Developing Forms a somewhat reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning and is able to support this with evidence from the work	Strong Forms a creative hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning of the poem and is able to support this with evidence from the text.
Conclusion	Beginning Conclusion is missing one or more of the requirements: -restated thesis -summary of main points -relates poem to broader themes in life	Developing Conclusion contains most of the required elements: -restated thesis -summary of main points -relates poem to broader themes in life	Strong Conclusion contains all required elements: -Restated thesis -summary of main points -relate poem to broader themes in life
Style	Beginning Shows basic <BR> awareness of audience, simplistic word choice, some variety of sentence structure, <BR> and limited use of transitions	Developing Shows awareness of audience, control of voice, some variety in sentence structure<BR> and word choice, and some smooth transitions	Strong Shows strong <BR> awareness of audience,<BR> control of voice, <BR> variety in sentence<BR> structure, precise<BR> word choice, and <BR> smooth transitions
Conventions	Beginning May have errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these errors may cause some confusion	Developing May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these errors do not cause confusion	Strong Generally free from errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions of written English
Length	Beginning Paper is short by 2 pages	Developing Paper is short by 1 page	Strong paper meets or exceeds the length required

Keywords:

poetry, poem, analysis

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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