Poetry Analysis - Theme in the poem The Road Not Taken

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I need to have a 4-5 developed paragraph written on a poem. I will attach the poem selections to the files. You will need to present verb tense and formal language. Please review the attached assignment instructions, essay checklist and rubric. Assignment will be checked for grammar and plagiarism. Thank you.

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English | Assignment | Poetry Analysis Assignment Poetry Analysis Now it is time to write your literary essay and submit your final draft. Use your revision and proofreading checklist to guide your revision. You should pay close attention to verb tense and language. Consider the purpose of the essay and your audience. Your essay must include the following: • • • 4-5 well developed paragraphs Present verb tense Formal language Review the grading rubric carefully so you understand how your essay will be evaluated. Here is a list of suggested poems and suggested poets. • • • • • • Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. “Paul Revere’s Ride.” Whitman, Walt. “O Captain! My Captain!” Dickinson, Emily. “The Railway Train.” Frost, Robert. “The Road Not Taken.” Hughes, Langston. “I, Too, Sing America.” Giovanni, Nikki. “A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long.” Use a search engine to find copies of each poem. © 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 1 of 1 English | Writing Checklist Writing Checklist REVISION Ask and answer the following questions while drafting and after the first and subsequent drafts. Item Details or Steps Self Peer Self Peer Is the title and author included? Is the thesis clear? Do the body paragraphs explain how and where the theme can be found in the poem? Do the body paragraphs follow an organizational structure? Are the points backed up by relevant supporting evidence? Is the relationship between the points and evidence clear? Does the concluding paragraph include a restatement of the thesis? Are the style, tone, and voice appropriate for a literary essay? Does the essay fulfill a specific purpose? EDITING Review paper for the following items and make necessary corrections. Item Details or Steps Are all words (including names) spelled correctly? Are all sentences grammatically correct? Are all sentences structured correctly? Are paragraphs indented properly? Is the present tense used consistently? Are direct quotes structured properly? Are line numbers cited? Are the pages numbered? Does the paper have a title? © 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 1 of 2 English | Writing Checklist PUBLISHING/FINAL DRAFT Item Details or Steps Self Peer Save word-processed final draft. Use technology dynamically: spell check, grammar check, revision, editing, word-processing drafts, and final copies. Publish and submit using appropriate submission methods and formatting, sharing as necessary. Format, publish, and submit using appropriate procedures. Share final draft, if necessary, according to teacher or course instructions. © 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Page 2 of 2 English | Rubric | Assignment | Poetry Analysis (35 points) Rubric Assignment: Poetry Analysis (35 points) Criterion Exemplary (32-35 points) Proficient (26-31 points) Emerging (21-25 points) Not Evident (below 21 points) Score and Comments Poetry Analysis Essay clearly analyzes the theme of the chosen poem with appropriate evidence. Essay somewhat clearly analyzes the theme of the chosen poem with appropriate evidence. Essay is unclear in two or three areas--evidence or analysis. Essay is unclear in all areas or little to no attempt was made to complete assignment. Score: Verb tense is consistent throughout the essay. Present tense is consistently used when describing the poem. With one or two exceptions, verb tense is consistent throughout the essay. With one or two exceptions, present tense is used when describing the poem. Verb tense fluctuates throughout the essay. Verb tense changes so much that it impacts understanding. Score: Write an essay that analyzes the theme of a poem. Comments: Use paraphrases, examples, and quotations from the poem as evidence to support the interpretation of theme. Points Possible: 15 Poetry Analysis Use consistent verb tenses in sentences. Points Possible: 4 © 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or distributing without K12’s written consent is prohibited. Comments: Page 1 of 2 English | Rubric | Assignment | Poetry Analysis (35 points) Criterion Exemplary (32-35 points) Proficient (26-31 points) Emerging (21-25 points) Not Evident (below 21 points) Score and Comments Poetry Analysis Transitions are used as necessary and clearly align to the organizational structure of the essay. The third person point of view is clearly and accurately maintained throughout the draft. Transitions are used as necessary and align to the organizational structure of the essay. They are somewhat clear. The third person point of view is clearly maintained throughout most of the draft with no more than two changes in point of view. Transition use is aligned to organizational structure, but use is haphazard. The third person point of view is clearly maintained throughout most of the draft with three or four changes in point of view. Transitions are not used and clarity is impacted greatly. Point of view is constantly changing. Score: Formal language is used consistently. Formal language is used almost consistently. Colloquialisms are common throughout the essay. What is written is informal. Score: Essay shows clear evidence of revision for voice and language specific to the audience and purpose. Essay shows some evidence of revision for voice and language specific to the audience and purpose. Essay shows little evidence of revision for voice and language specific to the audience and purpose. Essay shows no evidence of revision for voice and language specific to the audience and purpose. Score: Essay follows rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation with five or few errors. Essay follows rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation with 6-8 errors. Essay follows rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation with 9-10 errors. Essay fails to follow rules of spelling, capitalization, grammar & punctuation. Over 11 errors are present. Score: Use transitions as necessary. Maintain a consistent point of view. Points Possible: 4 Poetry Analysis Use a voice, tone, and style appropriate to the topic and audience. Comments: Comments: Points Possible: 4 Poetry Analysis Revise for voice and language specific to the audience, purpose, or genre. Comments: Points Possible: 4 Poetry Analysis Grammar/Mechanics Points Possible: 4 Comments: Student Name: Total Score: © 2016 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. 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Poetry Analysis – Theme in the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Frost, Robert.
“The Road Not Taken” by Frost, Robert is an ambiguous poem that gives the reader the
ability to think about the choices that life offers, whether to go the mainstream or decide to go
alone. This poem highlights the fact life is a journey and during the journey, various key
decisions must be made. The traveler meets a fork in a road through a “yellow wood” and longs
he could be able to walk through the two paths together. However, that is not possible, and he
has to choose one route t...


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