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Literary Critical Essay 
Literary Critical Essay
Final Draft of Literary Critical Essay Organizing your ideas into a critical essay, with introductory paragraph containing a thesis statement; supporting body paragraphs containing assertions, integrated examples of proof/quotations, explanation/analysis, transtion words, and concluding sentence; and ending with a concluding paragraph.
Rubric Code: G382X7
By MartaKM
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Critical Essay
  Exceeding Standards

Total Points:

4 pts

Meeting Standards

Total Points:

3 pts

Progressing Towards Standards

Total Points:

2 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

Total Points:

1 pts

Intro. and Concluding Paragraphs
10 pts

Thinking and Inquiry
Exceeding Standards

Paragraph grabs attention. Has clear, thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so reader knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper.
Thesis is interesting and shows a great deal of thought and creativity.

Concluding paragraph restates the thesis and leaves the reader with an insightful conclusion.
Meeting Standards

Thesis statement is clear. Paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking.
Thesis shows some thought and creativity.

Concluding paragraph restates thesis and leaves reader with a conclusion.
Progressing Towards Standards

Thesis statement is included but may not clearly outline what the essay's about. It doesn't have much originality. No clear purpose.

Concluding paragraph doesn't restate thesis or leave reader with a concluding thought.
Does Not Meet Standards

No clear thesis statement. Reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay.

Disorganized or no concluding paragraph.
Body Paragraphs and Organizat
20 pts

Thinking and Inquiry
Exceeding Standards

Body paragraphs which include an assertion sentence relating back to thesis. Each assertion proves the thesis. Excellent integration of quotes. Insightful analysis of text and use of secondary sources

Clear transitions and organization.
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs include assertions. Some quotes are integrated into writer's own sentences.
Analysis of text and secondary sources existswith some insight.
Paragraphs have transitions but may have trouble with organization.
Progressing Towards Standards

Paragraphs have ideas that may not relate to thesis. Transitions and organization are not very clear. Poor integration of quotes. Lacking explanation and analysis. Secondary sources not used or used poorly.
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs don't support thesis. No tranisitions, and organization makes it hard to read. Quotes not integrated, or do not exist. Explanation and analysis are confusing, or absent.
Format & Appearance
25 pts

Application
Exceeding Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated. No unnecessary marks; all paperwork is in proper order.
Works Cited is complete and properly formated. Citations are always present and correctly formated.
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated. No unnecessary marks. Works Cited is complete with 1-2 mistakes. Citations are usually present and complete.
Progressing Towards Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated. Few unnecessary marks. Works Cited is present but incomplete with 3 - 4 mistakes. Many Citations are missing.
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated. Unnecessary marks; 5 or more mistakes. No Citations present or all are incorrectly done.
Grammar and Spelling
25 pts

Communication
Exceeding Standards

No grammar errors.
Paper is written in a way that is clear. Ideas are presented in an insightful and eloquant manner.
Meeting Standards

Few grammar errors.
Paper is clear and ideas are presented well.
Progressing Towards Standards

Several grammar errors. Paper is understandable but not well written, basic language is used
Does Not Meet Standards

Many grammar errors. Paper is difficult to understand, below level language is used.
Knowledge of Texts
20 pts

Knowledge and Understanding
Exceeding Standards

Thorough and insightful knowledge of primary and secondary texts is displayed.
Meeting Standards

Thorough knowledge of primary and secondary texts is displayed.
Progressing Towards Standards

Texts are used but sometimes incorrectly. Mistaken assumptions are made about primary or secondary texts.
Does Not Meet Standards

Texts are completely misunderstood and little to no knowledge of primary and secondary texts is exhibited.




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