Poetry Analysis
Grade poetry analysis essays consistently with criteria for interpretation and meaning, poetic devices and form, use of textual evidence, and writing conventions, then export the rubric to PDF.
· 20 points total
Levels
4
Max score · 20 pts
CRITERIA
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How to grade with this rubric
- Score interpretation first — it carries double weight and drives the rest of the analysis.
- Check that each claim about a device is tied directly to a specific line or phrase in the poem.
- Share the rubric before the essay so students understand the difference between naming a device and explaining its effect.