iRubric: Literary Analysis Essay-Characters rubric

Paper was not logically organized. Introduction, body and conclusion were not evident. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. A large part of the writing prompt was not answered.

Paper was organized poorly. Introduction, body, and conclusion are in developing stages. The topics are divided, but not clearly. Most of the writing prompt was answered.

Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident. The topics are clearly divided and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered.

There are almost no varied sentence patterns. Evidence is not integrated properly, or at all. There are many sentence structure issues.

Varied sentence patterns are developing. Evidence is mostly integrated properly. There are very few sentence structure issues.

Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Evidence integrated properly. There are no sentence fragments or run-ons.

The paper has no transitions. There is not an effective lead. There is no thesis.

The paper has a few transitions. Transitions are developing. The lead is perfunctory. The thesis is unclear.

The paper has smooth and effective transitions throughout the paper. The lead is effective. The thesis is effective.

The paper contains 10 or more grammatical errors. It does not flow and has significant errors.

The paper contains 4-10 grammatical errors. It flows fairly well and has minor errors.

The paper contains 4 or less grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.