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Beloved Critical Essay 
Critical Essay on THE RAVEN
Final Draft of Literary Critical Essay Organizing your ideas into a critical essay, with introductory paragraph containing a thesis statement; supporting body paragraphs containing assertions, integrated examples of proof/quotations, explanation/analysis, and concluding sentence; and ending with a concluding paragraph.
Rubric Code: CX55CW6
By ebbarnes
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Critical Essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction
30 pts

Excellent

Paragraph grabs attention. Has clear, thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so reader knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper.
Good

Thesis statement is clear.<BR>
Paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking.
Fair

Thesis statement is included but may not clearly outline what the essay's about.<BR>
It doesn't have much originality. No clear purpose.
Poor

No clear thesis statement. Reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay.
Body Paragraphs and Organizat
30 pts

Excellent

Three body paragraphs which include an assertion sentence relating back to thesis. Each assertion proves the thesis. Excellent integration of quotes; insightful analysis. Clear transitions and organization.
Good

Paragraphs include assertions. Examples from the text are integrated into writer's own sentences. Paragraphs have transitions but may have trouble with organization.
Fair

Paragraphs have ideas that may not relate to thesis. Transitions and organization are not very clear. Poor integration of examples. Lacking explanation and analysis.
Poor

Paragraphs don't support thesis. No tranisitions, and organization makes it hard to read. examples not integrated, or do not exist. Explanation and analysis are confusing, or absent.
Conclusion
20 pts

Excellent

Concluding paragraph leaves the reader with a powerful and insightful conclusion.
Good

Concluding paragraph leaves reader with a conclusion.
Fair

Concluding paragraph doesn't leave reader with a concluding thought.
Poor

Disorganized or no concluding paragraph.
Format & Appearance
10 pts

Excellent

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean, neat, and has no unnecessary marks; nearly free of grammatical or mechanical errors.
Good

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean or neat, and has no unnecessary marks; has a few grammatical or mechanical errors.
Fair

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is fairly clean or neat, and has few unnecessary marks; has several grammatical or mechanical errors.
Poor

Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated; paper is not clean or neat, and has unnecessary marks; has many grammatical or mechanical errors.
Planning & Participation
10 pts

Excellent

Student has thoughtfully planned for the project as indicated by the Beloved Chart. Students used class time wisely in preparing for this essay.
Good

Student has planned for the project and mostly participated in class writing and research.
Fair

Planning is slightly evident in the work and student rarely particpated in class writing and research.
Poor

There is no evidence of planning and student did not particpate in class writing and research,



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