AP Poetry Rubric

Row A of the rubric is dedicated to the....

• 1st stanza

• Symbolism

• Last stanza

• Thesis

What must a thesis present in an analysis?

• a defensible interpretation of the poem

• a defensible argument

• a defensible body paragraph

• a defensible love of chocolate

Is it enough to simply restate the prompt as a thesis?

• Yes

• No

If you describe the poem as your thesis statement, you will receive 1 point.

• True

• False

How many points will you receive if the thesis does not relate to the prompt?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Can there be different types of defensible thesis?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following are acceptable for a thesis in poetry? (there may be more than one)

• The thesis may be more than one sentence

• Students should always cite evidence used to defend their thesis

• Students may be able to receive the point for the thesis even if the rest of the response does not relate to the prompt.

• The thesis may be located anywhere in the response

How many points are possible for evidence and commentary?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many points are possible for SOME specific and relevant evidence?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the difference between 3 and 4 points in evidence and commentary? (there may be more than one)

• Explanation of evidence

• Providing specific evidence

• Explanation of literary elements

• There is no difference