Grading Form: Explication
The grading form for an explication, scored on content, style, and mechanics.
ENGLISH 11AP
Grading Form - Explication
Name
Date Per.
Mr. Reed
A = 5
- CONTENT:
- Addresses the elements fully and explicates the poem engagingly
Shows substantial depth, fullness, and complexity of thought
Demonstrates exceptionally clear, focused, unified, and coherent organization
Is fully developed and skillfully detailed - STYLE:
- Shows superior control of diction, syntactic variety, and transition
Demonstrates unique, creative expression - MECHANICS:
- No errors in language, syntax, or mechanics
B = 4
- CONTENT:
- Clearly addresses the elements and explicates the poem
Shows some depth and complexity of thought
Is effectively organized
Is well developed with supporting details - STYLE:
- Demonstrates control of diction, syntactic variety, and transition
- MECHANICS:
- May have a few minor flaws, but none that interfere with understanding
C = 3
- CONTENT:
- Adequately addresses the elements and explores the poem
Shows clarity of thought but may lack complexity
Is organized
Is adequately developed with some detail - STYLE:
- Sentences are clear with no structural problems, but there is little variety
Average word choice - MECHANICS:
- May have a few minor flaws but not major ones (e.g. sentence fragments)
D = 2
- CONTENT:
- May distort or neglect elements of the poem
May be simplistic or stereotyped in thought
May have generalizations without supporting detail or detail without generalizations; may be undeveloped - STYLE:
- Sentences may be short and choppy, or structurally awkward
Uses limited vocabulary; overuse of clichés - MECHANICS:
- May show patterns of flaws in language, syntax, or mechanics
F = 1
- CONTENT:
- Fails in its attempt to discuss the poem
May be deliberately off-topic
Is so incompletely developed as to suggest or demonstrate incompetence - STYLE:
- Inadequate in all respects
- MECHANICS:
- Numerous serious fundamental errors
TOTAL/3 = Letter Grade