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Explication of the theme of a Poem

Explication of a Poem

Final Exam - students will explicate the theme of a poem and scaffold multiple choice questions for development.

Rubric Code: XX594B6

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Explication of a Poem Point Ranges
	Accomplished 21-30 30 pts	Competent 11-20 20 pts	Emergent 0-10 10 pts
Analysis 30 pts The essay provides analysis of guiding questions about situation, structure, language, and figurative language as detailed in the multiple choice selection.	Accomplished -references details from questions -scaffolds questions into thematic elements -produces evocative responses as specified in the passage questions	Competent -references questions -scaffolds questions -produces insightful responses as specified in the passage questions	Emergent - alludes to questions - attempts to scaffold questions -produces minimal responses as specified in the passage questions
Content of Essay 30 pts The essay provides evidence from the poem to support student's ideas of the theme or message being conveyed by the poet.	Accomplished -articulates thesis -provides insightful textual evidence used to develop and directly support thesis -develops the theme with personal insight	Competent -provides main idea -uses relevant text details used to support main idea -develops the theme with explanation from the text/personal experience	Emergent -offers a basic idea of understanding the text -attempts articulation of details -uses evidence to prove points that are somewhat relevant to the text
Communication 30 pts The essay provides coherence and cohesion with clear, concise language.	Accomplished -organizes topics -sustains focus -transitions well -demonstrates control of conventions -writes with voice -uses complex sentence structure	Competent -provides paragraphs -focuses with some lapses -attempts transitions -demonstrates some control of conventions -is aware of audience -varies sentence structure	Emergent -attempts paragraphing -sustains focus -lacks transitions -demonstrates little control of conventions -nods at the audience -uses simple sentences