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Literary Analysis & Mandala 
Literary Analysis & Mandala
to develop critical thinking skills, character analysis and incorporate metaphorical thinking
Rubric Code: CX3B69B
By Nylamcfadden
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis and Mandalas
  No Effort

1 pts

Not Working to Full Potential

2 pts

Potential

3 pts

Mastery

4 pts

Totals

(N/A)

Literary Analysis
Character Analysis

No Effort

Student did not provide an analysis of the character. Student did not provide enough evidence from the text.
Not Working to Full Potential

Character traits were not identified. Student focused more on summarizing events than pointing out the character's personality trait.
Potential

Character traits have been identified and presented with some details that were accurate.
Mastery

Student identified the virtues/strengths of the character with accuracy and great detail.
Totals
Supporting Examples

No Effort

Missing quotes or chose evidence that did not connect with the character being analyzed; incomplete evidence.
Not Working to Full Potential

Quotes that were submitted lacked meaning, were short and simple and did not provide enough information to base a character analysis upon.
Potential

Character traits are supported with accurate information from the text. .Evidence is precise and detailed.
Mastery

character traits are<BR>
well supported<BR>
with accurate<BR>
information from<BR>
the text. Student has many examples from text and has several supporting quotes.
Totals
Format & Citation

No Effort

Barely provided any of the requirements. Last minute placement.
Not Working to Full Potential

Improper format and citation. Student transpose chapter and page; student inconsistent with providing citation. Incomsistent with format.
Potential

chapter and page number present. Works cited and citations are formatted but have 2 or 3 errors, format is correct. Format not consistent with expectations or model given.
Mastery

Chapter and page number for each quote.<BR>
Correct formant, works cited, citations are formatted correctly.
Totals
Style, Voice & Technique

No Effort

Paper is dry, boring, lacks creativity and voice.
Not Working to Full Potential

Paper could use more descriptive language and more voice but isn't completely boring.
Potential

Paper has voice but lacks interesting vocabulary and needs re-phrasing here and there.
Mastery

Paper has voice, holds attention of reader, uses unique vocabulary.
Totals
Content & Organization

No Effort

Lacks organization; confused how the central ideas fit with the explanations.
Not Working to Full Potential

Has good content but lacks organization. Inconsistent with structure. There is not a connection between the evidence and explanation
Potential

Organized and has relevant content but could be better. Explanation is not entirely smooth and clear with certain components
Mastery

Wonderful organization, the paper flows well, content is interesting and relevant. Clear and compelling direction
Totals
Mandala
Symbolism

No Effort

Has little relevance to the novel and paper. Nothing said and gave nothing worth figuring out; confusing.
Not Working to Full Potential

Has little relevance to the paper, but has some to the novel in general,. Lacks support; relies on symbol to say more than what student explained.
Potential

Has some symbolism from both the paper and the novel. The connection is clear and explain accurately.
Mastery

Shows a variety of unique and creative symbolism from both the novel and the paper- adds to understanding. Visual representation compliments evidence and well developed
Totals
Creativity

No Effort

Lacks creativity and effort. Presentation is disappointing.
Not Working to Full Potential

Good effort, lacks creativity.
Potential

Good efforT and creativity.
Mastery

Is really neat to look at, has interesting colors and thought-provoking symbols.
Totals
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