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Comparing Two Poems

Write a compare/contrast essay of two self-selected poems.

Rubric Code: Z87B5A

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Comparing two poems
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Title 10 pts	N/A The title is either missing or misleading.	N/A The title is general or vague.	N/A The title reveals the topic being discussed in the paper.	N/A The title not only reveals topic being discussed in the paper, but it also piques the readers' interest.
Thesis 20 pts	N/A The thesis is either flawed or missing. The evidence presented is inadequately interpreted or understood.	N/A The thesis is general or vague. It is supported with evidence.	N/A The thesis is adequate, but could be focused more. It is supported with appropriate textual evidence.	N/A The thesis is clear and supported with specific and well-chosen textual evidence.
Interpretation 20 pts	N/A Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems is superficial and or faulty and shows only minimal insight and only a short amount of time spent with the poems.	N/A Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems has some depth and insight and shows some amount of time spent with the poems.	N/A Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems shows much insight and a good amount of time spent with the poems.	N/A Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems shows excellent insight and a large amount of time working with the poems.
Comparison 20 pts	N/A Did not identify the similarities or differences of the main idea or theme(s) depicted in the two poems.	N/A Incorrectly or did a mediocre job of identifying the similarities or differences of the main idea or theme(s) depicted in the two poems.	N/A Correctly identified most of the major similarities and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.	N/A Correctly identified all of the major similarities and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
Organization 10 pts	N/A Transitions are dysfunctional or missing.	N/A Some transitions are dysfunctional or missing.	N/A Ideas are presented in a logical manner.	N/A Ideas flow smoothy from sentence to sentence and/or from paragraph to paragraph.
Page Requirement/Format 20 pts	N/A Is missing several of the required pages or is plagued with errors.	N/A Missing one of the required pages and has format errors.	N/A Has all of the required pages with minimal errors.	N/A Has at least two pages of written expression. Has provided a copy of the two poems. With no format errors.
Works Cited Page 20 pts	N/A Did not include a Works Cited page.	N/A Included a Works Cited page, but it is plagued with format or spelling errors.	N/A Has a Works Cited page with mimimal errors.	N/A Has a Works Cited page with no errors.
Grammar and Mechanics 20 pts	N/A Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.	N/A Several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization, but while these errors are distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	N/A A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	N/A No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Demonstrate an excellent command of the English language.
Paper due date and time 10 pts	N/A Paper was more than one day late. If more than one day late, the paper loses 10 points per day.	N/A Paper was turned in a day late.	N/A Paper was turned in on the due date, but not on time.	N/A Paper was turned in at the correct time and date.

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Analyzing two poems

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English

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