Essay on a poem (please see the 3 options)

Instructions

Poetry EssayAssignment:Submit a 600 to 750 word essay that you write on your own about the meaning of one of the assigned poems you read or heard in this lesson. You should begin your analysis with a clear thesis where you set forth the meaning you will discuss in your essay. You will support your idea of the meaning by using examples from the poem itself. You will also note poetic devices and figurative language that contribute to the poems meaning, but you will not simply move through a list of poetic devices. Think and write about how the poetic deviceswork to suggest a meaning/theme. Remember, the poet is not necessarily the speaker or subject of a poem. The speaker is the persona not the author. The poems are not always autobiographical either. For some quick reminders about writing, go to the OWL Purdue writing center site: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/615/1/ You are not to use any outside sources: books, internet, study helps, etc. in the preparation or writing of this essay. Your work is to be your original interpretation.As a reminder, here is a list of the poems from which you may choose: "Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins "Motives and Thoughts by Lauren Hill "One Boy Told Me by Naomi Shihab NyeEssay must be submitted by due date and time listed on course calendar.Rubric for Poetry Analysis:90 to 100Thesis is a clear, arguable point that sets forth the meaning that will be discussed in theshort essay. Written response is appropriate; explains the poems meaning by offeringevidence from the poem itself. Figurative language and poetic devices are discussed inthe context of how they contribute to poems effectiveness and meaning. Essaydemonstrates correct and accurate written English; indicates knowledge andunderstanding of the poem in its cultural context; moves beyond basic summary orparaphrase to provide thoughtful analysis; uses examples from a close reading toexplain and support analysis; response is detailed and sophisticated. Organized andwell developed.80 to 89Thesis is evident and clear. Written response is on target and plainly addresses themeaning set forth in the thesis; essay uses clear, correct written English; demonstratesunderstanding of the poem within its cultural context; gives a solid discussion, but mayrely more on facts or elevated paraphrase than analysis; uses some examples of poeticdevices and figurative language to explain response. Organized and developed.70-79Thesis is not arguable and/or effective and may be a statement of topic rather thantheme or meaning. Written response explains the poem, but may fail to address someissues of the poem such as poetic devices or figurative language; some errors in writtenEnglish, but still understandable and mostly correct; shows that student has read thepoem and demonstrates adequate understanding of it; uses paraphrase and summary to explain rather than analysis. Discussion of poetic language may be rudimentary,unclear, or not connected to poems meaning. Organization is evident in structure of theanalysis.60-69Thesis is not apparent or ineffective. Written response does not adequately discusspoems meaning; written English is often unclear and contains numerous errors; someindication that poem has been read but analysis fails to communicate the poemsmeaning; responses are brief or inadequate; responses use few, if any, examples orreferences from the poem. May lack organization and structure.0-50Written response fails to analyze or explain the poems meaning; written Englishcontains numerous errors and is often unclear; little indication that poem has been reador understood; analysis is brief or poorly written; responses are minimal and fail todemonstrate college level reading and writing. May be poorly organized and lackdiscernable structure

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