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Literary Analysis of Self-selected Poem and Lyric

The student is to write an analysis of a poem and song of his/her choice identifying poetic devices used by the artist(s). He/She should also explain why the poem and song are meaningful to him/her.

Rubric Code: XAX2BW

By Kwitch46

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Poetry Analysis Identify poetic devices used by the artist(s) and reflect on the work of literature.
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Choice of Selection Choose an appropriate poem and song and be able to identify the author, artist, and other sources.	Poor Poem and song are simplistic (below student's grade level and reading interest level).	Fair Poem and song chosen are somewhat complex but short. Can name author, artist, and other sources.	Good Poem and song chosen are somwhat complex and are grade level and reading interest appropriate. Student has a good grasp of poet's and artist's identity.	Excellent Poem and song chosen are complex; require extra effort to analyze. Many details are provided regarding the poet's and artist's intent and/or life.
Poetic Content Apply poetic devices: sound devices, figurative language, sensory language, and structure.	Poor The analysis includes only 5-10 of the poetic devices. The student shows confusion in his/her understanding of the literary device.	Fair The analysis includes 11-16 of the poetic devices. The student seems to understand the terms but there are many errors in the application of the poetic devices.	Good The analysis includes 17-22 of the elements. The student shows clear understanding of the terms and is able to apply them correctly.	Excellent The analysis includes 25 or more of the elements. The student shows clear understanding of the terms and the analysis enables the reader to have a clear understanding of the author's and artist's works.
Personal Point of View What do you think of these works of literature and the artists?	Poor There is no reflection on why the student likes these particular pieces.	Fair The essay is a one-sentence statement on why the student likes the pieces, but the student does not reflect on how the pieces are meaningful.	Good The essay includes a reflection on how the pieces are meaningful to the student.	Excellent The essay includes an indepth reflection on the student's preference for these pieces. The student comments on the personal meaning of the pieces.
Structure Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Poor The writing has 10 or more errors, and it is very hard to follow the thoughts and ideas of the writer.	Fair The writing has 8 or fewer errors, but requires more than one reading to understand and follow the thoughts and ideas.	Good The writing has notable structure. There are 6 or fewer errors. the thoughts and ideas of the writer can be easily understood.	Excellent The writing has a clear and cohesive structure. There are 4 or fewer errors. The writing conveys meaning effortlessly.

Keywords:

Poetry and Song Lyric Analysis

Subjects:

English

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