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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

Powered by iRubric Comparing two poems
 

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Title
10 pts

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The title is either missing or misleading.
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The title is general or vague.
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The title reveals the topic being discussed in the paper.
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The title not only reveals topic being discussed in the paper, but it also piques the readers' interest.
Thesis
20 pts

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The thesis is either flawed or missing. The evidence presented is inadequately interpreted or understood.
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The thesis is general or vague. It is supported with evidence.
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The thesis is adequate, but could be focused more. It is supported with appropriate textual evidence.
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The thesis is clear and supported with specific and well-chosen textual evidence.
Interpretation
20 pts

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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.
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Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems has some depth and insight and shows some amount of time spent with the poems.
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Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems shows much insight and a good amount of time spent with the poems.
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Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems shows excellent insight and a large amount of time working with the poems.
Comparison
20 pts

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Did not identify the similarities or differences of the main idea or theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
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Incorrectly or did a mediocre job of identifying the similarities or differences of the main idea or theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
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Correctly identified most of the major similarities and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
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Correctly identified all of the major similarities and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
Organization
10 pts

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Transitions are dysfunctional or missing.
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Some transitions are dysfunctional or missing.
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Ideas are presented in a logical manner.
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Ideas flow smoothy from sentence to sentence and/or from paragraph to paragraph.
Page Requirement/Format
20 pts

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Is missing several of the required pages or is plagued with errors.
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Missing one of the required pages and has format errors.
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Has all of the required pages with minimal errors.
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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

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Did not include a Works Cited page.
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Included a Works Cited page, but it is plagued with format or spelling errors.
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Has a Works Cited page with mimimal errors.
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Has a Works Cited page with no errors.
Grammar and Mechanics
20 pts

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Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
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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.
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A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
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No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Demonstrate an excellent command of the English language.
Paper due date and time
10 pts

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Paper was more than one day late.

If more than one day late, the paper loses 10 points per day.
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Paper was turned in a day late.
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Paper was turned in on the due date, but not on time.
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Paper was turned in at the correct time and date.



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