Description

Your actual assignment will be to write a poetic response to war (like Eliot, Owen, or the other poets we encountered). Your poem does not have to take a specific form, but it should reflect elements of the Modern era in its tone and content. Your poem must be at least the length of a sonnet, but it can be longer. Craft carefully, and do as much planning as necessary. When you are ready, type your final draft. 1 page – Creative Poem, 1 Page – Analytical Essay.  Rubric attachedAnalytical Essay and Creative Poem Rubric
Writing will be scored according to the following three categories: Organization, Development, and Language/Style. Each of these categories is worth a total of ten points possible, as is represented by the score numerals across the top. Scores for each category will be based on how the quality of the writing best fits the descriptions in each category. If writing quality fits best between two descriptions, the boxed numeral between the two categories will be the score for that category. The final score of the essay will be the sum of the four category scores divided by a total of 40 points possible.
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Creative Poem (reflects modern tone and content)
Organization and Thesis
Thesis is difficult to discern. Organizational strategy is difficult to discern. Transitions, when present, fail to connect ideas. Does not group ideas or present an organizational structure.
Thesis, if evident, reflects little clarity in analysis of source text and purpose. Organizational strategy is rudimentary. Transitions are misleading or poorly formed. Grouping of ideas is often inconsistent and often unclear.
Thesis reflects some clarity in analysis of source text and purpose. Organizational strategy is basic. Transitions sometimes clarify relationships among ideas. Logical grouping and sequencing of most ideas.
Thesis reflects clarity in analysis of source text and purpose. Organizational strategy is clear. Transitions clarify relationships among ideas. Logical grouping and sequencing of ideas.
Thesis reflects precision in analysis of source text and purpose. Organizational strategy is skillful. Transitions strengthen relationships among ideas. Logical progression of ideas and skillful reasoning effectively convey the significance of the argument.
Development
Ideas and claims lack analysis of source text. Lack of consideration of author’s rhetorical or literary choices and how they impact purpose or theme.
Ideas and claims reflect weak analysis of source text. Inadequate consideration of author’s rhetorical or literary choices and how they impact purpose or theme.
Ideas and claims reflect limited analysis of source text. Limited consideration of author’s rhetorical or literary choices and how they impact purpose or theme.
Development of ideas and support for claims reflect analysis of source text. Competent consideration of author’s rhetorical or literary choices and how they impact purpose or theme.
Development of ideas and support for claims reflect insightful analysis of source text. Thorough consideration of author’s rhetorical or literary choices and how they impact purpose or theme.
Language /
Style
Word choice is imprecise and difficult to understand. Language fails to respond to argumentative task. Sentence structures are often unclear. Tone/style is difficult to identify. Distracting grammatical errors are pervasive and often impede understanding.
Word choice is rudimentary and imprecise. Language is basic. Sentence structures are sometimes unclear. Tone/style is inconsistent and not always appropriate. Distracting grammatical errors that sometimes impede understanding.
Word choice is general. Language is basic. Sentence structures are usually clear but rarely varied. Tone/style is not always appropriate. Distracting grammatical errors.
Word choice is adequate. Language conveys the argument. Sentence structures are sometimes varied. Tone/style is appropriate. Minor grammatical errors.
Word choice is skillful and precise. Language enhances the argument. Sentence structures are consistently varied and clear. Tone/style is effective. Few minor grammatical errors.
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Poem must be submitted for full credit.