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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
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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
There are six or more errors in spelling, capitalization, and grammar detract significantly from the essay.
Very Good
Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Excellent
No errors in spelling, capitalization, and grammar throughout the essay.
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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