Grading Form: Poetry Analysis
The grading form for a poetry analysis, scored on content, style, and mechanics.
ENGLISH 11AP
Grading Form – Poetry Analysis
Name
Date Per.
Mr. Reed
A = 5
- CONTENT:
- Addresses the scenes and responses fully and analyzes the poems engagingly
Shows substantial depth, fullness, and complexity of thought
Demonstrates exceptionally clear, focused, unified, and coherent organization
Is fully developed and skillfully organized in the comparison/contrast pattern - 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 scenes and responses and analyzes the poems
Shows some depth and complexity of thought
Is effectively organized in the compare/contrast pattern
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 scenes and responses and analyzes the poems
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 aspects of the scenes and responses and the elements of poetry
May be simplistic or stereotyped in thought or not in compare/contrast pattern
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 analyze the poems
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