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Literary Analysis Essay 
Literary Analysis Essay
Essay of Literary Analysis that uses concrete details and textual evidence to support a thesis.
Rubric Code: FB3268
By jeangold
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Essay
  Poor

2 pts

Very Good

5 pts

Excellent

7 pts

Introduction

Poor

There is no attempt to capture the reader's interest; the introduction is
missing author and title.
Very Good

The introduction somewhat captures the reader's interest;
introduces author or title, but not both.
Excellent

Captures the reader's interest; introduces the title and author of the literary work to be analyzed.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis is missing or is in the wrong place.
Very Good

Thesis is clear but could be improved.
Excellent

There is a clear, thoughtful and correctly paced thesis.
Content

Poor

The essay did not effectively answer the writing prompt.
Very Good

The essay somewhat answered the writing prompt.
Excellent

The essay effectively answered the writing prompt.
Supporting Paragraphs

Poor

Discussion shows little understanding of the text. Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the story to support the thesis.
Very Good

Thesis is somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary on the story throughout the essay. Body paragraphs each contain specific details from the story that tie into the topic sentence.
Excellent

Thesis is well-developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the story that support the thesis.
Textual evidence.

Poor

No textual evidence is provided in the form of quotes in any of the body paragraphs. Or, textual evidence is provided but is not cited or is not cited correctly.
Very Good

The essay contains textual evidence that offer support for the thesis in two of the body paragraphs. The textual evidence is properly cited.
Excellent

Essay contains textual evidence that offer support for the thesis and are properly cited in each body paragraph.
Transitions

Poor

Transitions into paragraphs are lacking in the essay or are not used for every paragraph.
Very Good

There are basic transitions introducing each paragraph of the essay.
Excellent

There are well-written transitions introducing each new paragraph of the essay.
Conclusion

Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points or the conclusion missing.
Very Good

Restates thesis and main points briefly, but is not adequately developed or does not leave the reader with something to think about.
Excellent

Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Mechanics

Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.
Very Good

Essay contains five or less errors in spelling, capitalization, and grammar.
Excellent

Free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Formatting

Poor

The essay has three or more errors in the heading or the formatting.
Very Good

Essay has one error in the heading or the formatting.
Excellent

Essay is properly formatted with a heading, double spacing and 12 pt. font.




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