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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric 
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
After reading several short stories by Mark Twain write a literary analysis of one story describing how Twain uses literary devices to provide and enhance the satire that speaks to society's need to look at themselves and their follies and foibles in the hope of making an improvement in the foolishness and corruption of society. Support the understanding of satire with references to the text by describing three specific literary devices Twain uses to help him develop the satire in his story.
Rubric Code: FX3CB83
By HeatherIngram
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis
  Outstanding

20 pts

Above Expectations

18 pts

Meets Expectations

16 pts

Approaches Expectations

14 pts

Unacceptable

12 pts

Introduction

Outstanding

Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Above Expectations

Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Meets Expectations

Introduction provides required information but does not grab attention.
Approaches Expectations

Introduction does not introduce required information. Doesn't fit with argument of the essay.
Unacceptable

No introduction
Thesis

Outstanding

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Interpretation is supported throughout with concrete details & appropriate commentary.
Above Expectations

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Meets Expectations

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Approaches Expectations

Thesis is unclear and unsupported, or misunderstands assignment or the text.
Unacceptable

No thesis evident or thesis not justified by the rest of essay. Thesis is not argumentative; it is fact (from text) or is plot summary
Topic Sentences

Outstanding

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.
Above Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Approaches Expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Unacceptable

Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.
Evidence

Outstanding

Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persusasive and effective choices in evidence.
Above Expectations

Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.
Meets Expectations

Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.
Approaches Expectations

Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Unacceptable

Little or no evidence to support argument.
Explanation/Analysis

Outstanding

Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Above Expectations

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Meets Expectations

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Approaches Expectations

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable

Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Conclusion

Outstanding

Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Above Expectations

Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Meets Expectations

Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Approaches Expectations

Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Unacceptable

No conclusion
Spelling and Grammar

Outstanding

Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Above Expectations

0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Approaches Expectations

Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Unacceptable

Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Total

Outstanding
Above Expectations
Meets Expectations
Approaches Expectations
Unacceptable



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  • American Revolution; American Dream; Literature; Essay; Analysis

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