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Analysis Essay
This Analysis Essay will carefully examine and evaluate one aspect of a short story.
Rubric Code:
F663WB
By
ewiley
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Analysis Essay
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Excellent
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Good
2 pts
Fair
1 pts
Poor
0 pts
Score
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Analysis Present
Excellent
Essay has a clear point where author has carefully examined and evaluated one or more elements of the story. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis shows exceptional insight into the story, growing beyond what was discussed in class.
Proficient
Essay has a clear point where author has mostly examined and evaluated one or more elements of the story. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis shows good insight into the story, growing beyond what was discussed in class.
Good
Essay has a clear point where author has somewhat examined and evaluated one or more elements of the story. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis shows some insight into the story, but may not grow beyond what was said in class.
Fair
Essay does not have a point where author has examined and evaluated one or more elements of the story. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis lacks insight into the story, or may be missing entirely.
Poor
The essay does not examine or evaluate at least one element of the story. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
There is no analytical insight.
Or the essay was not turned in.
Score
Sustained Thesis
Excellent
The thesis is clearly and obviously stated early in the essay.
The thesis is well supported throughout the essay by references to the short story.
The essay thoroughly convinces the reader that the thesis is viable.
Proficient
The thesis is clearly stated early in the essay.
The thesis is supported throughout the essay by references to the short story.
The essay mostly convinces the reader that the thesis is viable.
Good
The thesis may be unclear.
The thesis is partially supported throughout the essay by references to the short story.
The essay may not convince the reader that the thesis is viable.
Fair
The thesis is difficult to find or non-existant.
The thesis is unsupported.
The essay does not convince the reader that the thesis is viable.
Poor
There is no thesis and/or substantial theme to link the essay together.
Or the essay was not turned in.
Score
Organization
Excellent
Paragraphs are well-stuctured with an excellent general overall flow to the essay.
Proficient
Paragraphs are generally well-stuctured. There is a good general overall flow to the essay.
Good
Paragraphs are generally well-stuctured, although there are some awkward or unclear paragraphs.
There is a lack of overall flow.
Fair
Paragraphs are not well-stuctured.
There is no overall flow to the essay.
Poor
The essay is lacking paragraphs.
There is no flow.
Or the essay was not turned in.
Score
Specific Detail/Support
Excellent
The support used from the story is always relevant.
The specific details provided from the story are always explained in depth as to why those details support the author's point.
Proficient
The support used from the story is usually relevant.
The specific details provided from the story is partially or mostly explained as to why those details support the author's point.
Good
The support used from the story is sometimes relevant.
The specific details provided from the story are sometimes explained as to why those details support the author's point. However connections from the author's point to the story might only be inferred, not spelled out.
Fair
Support from the story is lacking or irrelevant.
Specific details from the story are missing or go unexplained as to why those details support the author's point.
Poor
There is no support or specific details from the story.
Or the essay was not turned in.
Score
Conventions
Excellent
The essay employs all common writing conventions.
There are no errors of grammar, spelling, etc.
Proficient
The essay generally employs all common writing conventions.
There are one or two errors of grammar, spelling, etc.
Good
The essay generally employs all common writing conventions.
There are several (more than three)errors of grammar, spelling, etc.
Fair
The essay does not employ all common writing conventions.
There are substantial (above ten) errors of grammar, spelling, etc.
Poor
There are so many errors of common writing conventions, grammar, spelling, etc., that the essay is unreadable.
Or the essay was not turned in.
Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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