iRubric: Analyzing Short Story Elements Essay Rubric

One key point is covered in each paragraph and is clearly evident in topic sentences. Use of a paraphrased or direct quotation from the story supports statements. Elaboration is evident through explanation of evidence of each key point. ("this makes the story better/more interesting because" . . .)

One key point is covered in each paragraph and is somewhat evident in topic sentences. Use of a paraphrased or direct quotation from the story is present, but does not clearly support statements. Elaboration may be present, but lacks explanation of evidence of each key point.

More than one key point may be covered in each paragraph and may be unclear because there are no topic sentences. Use of a paraphrased or direct quotation from the story may be present but unclear. Elaboration is lacking or not present.

Key points are unclear. No topic sentences are evident. No use of direct quotations or paraphrases are evident. Elaboration may be lacking or not evident.

One key point is covered in each paragraph and is clearly evident in topic sentences. Use of a paraphrased or direct quotation from the story supports statements. Elaboration is evident through explaination of evidence of each key point. ("this makes the story better/more interesting because" . . .)

One key point is covered in each paragraph and is somewhat evident in topic sentences. Use of a paraphrased or direct quotation from the story is present, but does not clearly support statements. Elaboration may be present, but lacks explanation of evidence of each key point.

More than one key point may be covered in each paragraph and may be unclear because there are no topic sentences. Use of a paraphrased or direct quotation from the story may be present but unclear. Elaboration is lacking or not present.

Key points are unclear. No topic sentences are evident. No use of direct quotations or paraphrases are evident. Elaboration may be lacking or not evident.