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Literary Analysis--Short Story 
Literary Analysis--Short Story
Using literary concepts to support an arguable thesis.
Rubric Code: D6CC99
By Flewelly
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis--Short Story
  Advanced Mastery

4 pts

Mastery

3 pts

Near Mastery

2 pts

Remedial

1 pts

Introduction

Advanced Mastery

The introduction does an excellent job of hooking the reader into the essay. It includes the thesis and previews main points.
Mastery

The introduction simply states the topic, has thesis and previews main points, but does not hook the reader well.
Near Mastery

The introduction is functional, but not exceptional. May have a thesis, but does not preview main points.
Remedial

The introduction is very weak. Does not have a thesis or preview of main points. Only previews topic.
Strength of thesis

Advanced Mastery

The thesis is well crafted and challenges the reader to delve into deeper elements of the story beyond the literal interpretation.
Mastery

The thesis is thoughtfully crafted and creative. It shows evidence of good planning.
Near Mastery

There is a thesis, but it is predictable and does not push the reader toward critical thinking.
Remedial

There is no recognizable thesis, or it is so weak that it is not compelling.
Organization

Advanced Mastery

The essay commands attention. All parts work seamlessly toward a common goal.
Mastery

The essay contains all the essential elements of strong writing, yet does not seamlessly present a common thread.
Near Mastery

The essay is lacking in one organizational feature needed for completeness.
Remedial

The essay lacks more than one feature expected for sound organization.
Textual support

Advanced Mastery

The essay not only provides sufficient textual reference to prove the thesis, but also interprets the text skillfully.
Mastery

The essay provides sufficient textual reference to prove the thesis.
Near Mastery

The essay provides some textual references, but does not convincingly prove the thesis with support.
Remedial

The essay provides either few text references, or the references do little to support the thesis.
Literary elements and technique

Advanced Mastery

The essay not only provides sufficient techniques or elements to prove the thesis, but also interprets their use skillfully.
Mastery

The essay provides sufficient techniques or elements to prove the thesis.
Near Mastery

The essay provides some techniques or elements, but does not convincingly prove the thesis with support.
Remedial

The essay provides either techniques or elements, or the references do little to support the thesis.
Writing Skills

Advanced Mastery

The essay contains excellent vocabulary, active verbs, and varied sentence structure.
Mastery

The essay uses good vocabulary and attempts to vary sentence structure.
Near Mastery

The essay uses words correctly, but does not stretch for usage.
Remedial

The vocabulary is low level and the writer does not link sentences and paragraphs for flow of language or meaning.
Format and mechanics

Advanced Mastery

The essay is free from major spelling and grammatical errors.
Mastery

The essay has one or two major spelling or grammatical errors.
Near Mastery

The essay has several major spelling or grammatical errors.
Remedial

The essay has many errors in spelling and grammatical errors.




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