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Excerpt Essay
Literary Analysis Essay
Primary source quotes in relation to Halse Anderson's Forge
Rubric Code:
FX6W5C6
By
donnacopp
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Literary Analysis Essay
Strong
0 pts
Solid
0 pts
Almost There
0 pts
Needs Work
0 pts
Ideas & Content 35
Strong
•Thesis is clear, convincing, and well developed
•Many strong, interesting, and accurate supporting details, quotations, and insightful commentary
•Writer conveys an extensive knowledge of the topic and explains ideas well
Solid
•Thesis is clearly stated and well developed
•Strongly supported details, quotations, and adequate commentary
•Most ideas are explained well and are accurate
Almost There
•Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details, quotations and commentary
•Some details may not be explained well or are too general. Missing supporting evidence
•Questionable ideas or details - possibly contrary to text
Needs Work
•No thesis evident or thesis not supported by details in the body of the essay
•Missing supporting ideas, quotations, and/or explanations
•Off topic or confusing for the reader to understand
•May contain statements contrary to text
Quote Choice 20
Strong
*Student chooses strong quotes which clearly illustrate a parallel - or a notable contrast - between the primary source document and the novel.
Solid
*Student chooses quotes which clearly illustrate a parallel - or a notable contrast - between the primary source document and the novel.
Almost There
*Student chooses a quote which clearly illustrates a parallel - or a notable contrast - between the primary source document and the novel.
Needs Work
*Student does not include quotes which clearly illustrate a parallel - or a notable contrast - between the primary source document and the novel.
Organization 15
Strong
•Strong introduction includes title, author, setting, context, and thesis
•Body paragraph(s) has/have strong topic sentences. Ideas flow in a logical manner
•Conclusion restates thesis idea in an alternate way and includes insightful commentary
Solid
•Introduction contains title, author, and thesis
•Body paragraph(s) has/have topic sentences and a logical flow of ideas
•Conclusion includes thesis idea and commentary
Almost There
•Introduction lacks important information
•Not all paragraphs follow a logical order or details seem out of place.
•Topic sentences not always clear.
•Conclusion unclear or lacks development
Needs Work
•The reader has trouble following the sequencing of ideas
•Paragraphs are undeveloped and lack details.
•Topic sentence(s) is/are not present
•Conclusion is repetitive or unclear and/or lacks commentary
Sentence Fluency 10
Strong
•Overall, writing is very easy to read, with a natural sound and flow •Smooth quote integration
•Variety makes writing more interesting.
•Sentences are of varying lengths and patterns (simple, compound, complex, etc.)
Solid
•Overall, writing is easy to read and natural with a variety of sentence beginnings
•Integrated quotations
•Sentences are different lengths and patterns.
• Few, if any, run-ons or fragments
Almost There
•Parts of the essay are easy to read; others are confusing
•Awkward integration of quotes
•There is some variety to sentence lengths and patterns, but many are similar
•Run-ons and fragments are a problem
Needs Work
•Overall, the writing is difficult to follow and doesn't flow
•Includes dropped quotations
•Sentence patterns are repetitive and possibly choppy or convoluted
•Excessive number of run-ons and fragments
Word Choice 10
Strong
•Types of words: strong, specific, interesting, natural
•Variety of different words
•Specific (no "stuff," "things," etc.)
•No use of slang
Solid
•Words are adequate, appropriate, and natural, not overdone
• Specific (no use of "stuff," "things," etc.)
•No use of slang
Almost There
•Too general; not specific
•May not be appropriate for a formal essay
•Not much variety in selected words or some noticeable repetition
Needs Work
•Many words too general or not specific
•little variety; same words used over and over
•Misused words; difficult for reader to follow
Conventions 10
Strong
•Spelling is correct
•Capitalization is correct
•Present verb tense is used throughout paper
•Quotations are correctly formatted and include parenthetical citation
•Other punctuation is correct
•No first-person statements
•Few, if any, errors
Solid
•Spelling is correct; few, if any, errors
•Capitalization is correct
•Apostrophes correct; occasional comma errors
•Other punctuation is correct
•No first-person statements
•Verb tense correct most of the time
•Quotations punctuated and cited correctly
•Some small errors
Almost There
•Some spelling errors
•Some capitalization errors
•Some errors in citing/ formatting quotations
•Quite a few punctuation errors; some are basic
•Verb tense may not remain consistent
•May use first-person (I, my, we, our statements)
•Errors detract from content
Needs Work
•Multiple sentence level errors with punctuation problems that make the writing difficult to read
•May contain numerous capitalization errors
•Quotations/citations not formatted correctly
•Frequent verb tense shifts
•First-person statements
•Errors impede reader's understanding
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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