Video Project: Poetry Analysis and Explication RUBRIC
NAME: __________________________________________________________________ PERIOD:_______________
STANDARD:
DOES NOT MEET
ELACC9-10RL1: Cite strong and thorough
textual evidence to support analysis of
what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. ELACC910RL2: Determine a theme or central idea
of text and analyze in detail its
development over the course of the text,
including how it emerges and is shaped
and refined by specific details; provide an
objective summary of the text.
STANDARD:
ELACC9-10RL4: Determine
the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in
the text, including figurative
and connotative meanings;
analyze the cumulative
impact of specific word
choices on meaning and tone
.
1-5
Synthesis of the
poem’s theme
unclear.
Reasoning
incomplete or
unclear.
Analysis/
evaluation is
confusing
ELACC11-12SL4: Present information,
findings, and supporting evidence,
conveying a clear and distinct
perspective, such that others can follow
the line of reasoning, alternative or
opposing perspectives are addressed, and
the organization, development,
substance, and style are appropriate to
purpose, and audience.
STANDARD:
ELACC9-10SL5: Make strategic use of
digital media (e.g., textual, graphical,
audio, visual, and inter-active elements)
in presentations to enhance
understanding of findings, reasoning, and
evidence and to add interest. ELACC910SL4: Present information, findings, and
supporting evidence clearly, concisely,
and logically such that listeners can follow
the line of reasoning and the
organization, development, substance,
and style are appropriate to purpose,
audience, and task.
MEETS
15-23
EXCEEDS
24-30
Synthesis is almost
seamless and almost
all of project conveys
how the poems use
literary devices to
show a theme. Theme
analysis is thorough
and unique.
Synthesis is seamless
and ALL parts of
project convey how
how the poems use
literary devices to
show a theme. Theme
analysis is in-depth
and unique.
15-23
All required literary
elements present and
analyzed. Analysis of
literary elements may
be confusing at parts.
Synthesis implies
emerging analysis and
argument.
1-4
Little/ no
attempt to use
text to support.
5-10
Attempts to use text to
support but reasoning/
logic/ purpose may be
unclear. Text choice may
be illogical or vague. May
have citation issues.
11-15
Accesses text in a
logical way. Reference
to text is purposeful
and cited but may not
show in-depth
development.
24-30
All required literary
elements present and
analyzed. Analysis of
literary elements is
thorough and
complex. Synthesis
implies mastery of
analysis and
argument.
16-20
Accesses and
references text in an
artful and logical way.
Reference to text is
purposeful and cited.
1-4
Creativity
(is not) (is)
attempted.
Final product
lacks cohesion/
depth. Video is
not polished/
incomplete/ or
little/ no
attempt to use
sound/ visuals
5-10
Creativity is present/
attempted; purpose is
clearly attempted but not
conveyed. Final product
lacks seamless
implication of analysis/
argument. Video is not
polished or some to use
sound/ visuals, but not
meaningful or not
plentiful or may be
distracting..
11-15
Creativity is
interesting but
purpose may be
unclear. Final product
may lack seamless
implication of
analysis/ argument.
Video is polished but
may not be thorough
in use of sound/
visuals.
TOTAL: ________________________________ / 100
COMMENTS:
6-14
Synthesis is attempted.
Most of project conveys
thematic analysis. May
have some issues
conveying analysis.
Reasoning or textual
support may be unclear.
May not thoroughly show
how literary elements
enhance theme.
6-14
Most required literary
elements present and
analyzed. Analysis of
literary elements may be
confusing at parts
1-5
Few literary elements
present and analyzed.
Analysis of literary
elements not present or
unclear
STANDARD:
APPROACHING
16-20
Creativity is useful and
purposeful. Synthesis
seamlessly implies
argument, analysis,
and in-depth
understanding. Final
video is polished and
includes thoughtful
use of sound/ visuals.