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8th ELA Analysis Paper Log Rubric 
Rubric for evaluation of an analysis paper regarding The Apothecary by Maile Meloy.
Rubric Code: FX27789
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Breaks down the text into various parts, investigating the chosen theme and how it is demonstrated by two main characters.
  Exceeding Goals

5 pts

Meeting Goals

4 pts

Getting Better at Goals

3 pts

Approaching Goals

2 pts

Not Yet Meeting Goals

1 pts

Analysis

Student analyzes the text to show thorough insight between the characters and theme.

Exceeding Goals

Shows exceptional insight into character thoughts, actions and/or motivations. Reaches beyond the storyline while always using supporting details from the text to support analysis.
Meeting Goals

Shows thoughtful insight into character thoughts, actions and/or motivations. Supports analysis with text examples.
Getting Better at Goals

Shows some insight into character thoughts, actions and/or motivations; however, interpretation is basic. Usually supports inferences with text examples.
Approaching Goals

Shows limited insight into character thoughts, actions and/or motivations. Does not support analysis with text references.
Not Yet Meeting Goals

Rarely mentions character's names or theme of paper.
ARS used in Writing

Student attempts to use Active Reading Strategies (ARS) like text-to-self, text-to-text or text-to-world to make their paper interesting and clear to the reader.

Exceeding Goals

Student aligns their Active Reading Strategy of choice with their entry. The strategies demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills. Student explains how connections help to understand the text.
Meeting Goals

Student makes two to three connections. Connections demonstrate some critical thinking skills. Student usually explains how connections help to understand the text.
Getting Better at Goals

Student uses the ideas of Active Reading Strategies to enhance the readability of their paper.
Approaching Goals

Student makes little to no attempt to use an Active Reading Strategy in their writing.
Not Yet Meeting Goals

Student makes no attempt to use text-to-self, text-to-text or text-to-world comparisons to engage the reader.
Writing Style and Conventions

Writing style is consistent. Examples of conventions are that sentences are complete and correct CSP (Capitalization, Spelling and Punctuation) are used.

Exceeding Goals

No more than 3 spelling or grammar errors exist. Excellent organization of ideas into required amount of paragraphs with correct citation of direct quote (page number noted).
Meeting Goals

Student has edited for spelling and grammar conventions. Ideas are organized into paragraphs 3-5 sentences long.
Getting Better at Goals

Some evidence of editing, but errors are still present. Ideas are not organized into paragraphs.
Approaching Goals

No evidence of editing. Ideas are not organized into paragraphs.
Not Yet Meeting Goals

Paper is disorganized with numerous conventional errors. For example, multiple run-on sentences or no complete sentences.
Text References/Reflections

These would be the supporting details which are examples from the story and direct quotations.

Exceeding Goals

References and reflection (analysis of supporting details) are seamlessly woven together. Uses 3 examples from the text with at least one direct quotation.
Meeting Goals

References are fully supported and explained with at least 3 supporting details from the book but no direct quotation.
Getting Better at Goals

References are 'thrown' into the response and are not always explained or supported.
Approaching Goals

Only 1 - 2 specific references to the text are given.
Not Yet Meeting Goals

No specific references to the text are given but the title of the book is mentioned.
Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Standard format of a paper.

Exceeding Goals

3 - 5 transition words used with an excellent 'conclusion starter' and perfectly chosen transition words used in all paragraphs.
Meeting Goals

3 - 5 transition words used with an appropriate 'conclusion starter' and above average transitions used in multiple paragraphs.
Getting Better at Goals

2 - 3 transition words used with good transitions used between one or two paragraphs.
Approaching Goals

1 - 2 transition words used. No conclusion 'starter' used. No obvious transitions used to distinguish between the introduction, the body and the conclusion of the analysis paper.
Not Yet Meeting Goals

No transition words or 'conclusion starter' used. Few transitions used to distinguish between the introduction, the body and the conclusion of the analysis paper.



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