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Grading Form: Tone Analysis

The grading form for a tone analysis, scored on content, style, and mechanics.

By Rick Reed

Poetry Tone Scoring rubric

ENGLISH 11AP

Grading Form – Tone Analysis

Name

Date Per.

Mr. Reed

A = 5

CONTENT:
Addresses the elements fully and explores the prompt and poem thoughtfully
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 explores the prompt and 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 prompt and 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 prompt or 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 cliché language
MECHANICS:
May show patterns of flaws in language, syntax, or mechanics

F = 1

CONTENT:
Fails in its attempt to discuss the prompt
May be deliberately off-topic
Is so incompletely developed as to suggest or demonstrate incompetencies
STYLE:
Inadequate in all respects
MECHANICS:
Numerous serious fundamental errors

TOTAL/3 = Letter Grade