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Analytical Essay Rubric 
Analytical Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: G8X897
By hubert6673
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  DEVELOPING

Shows confusion or lack of attention to skills presented in class.

1 pts

EMERGING

Shows attempt to understand skills presented in class.

2 pts

PROFICIENT

Shows understanding of skills presented in class.

3 pts

EXEMPLARY

Shows mastery of skills presented in class.

4 pts

Ideas and Argument

DEVELOPING

No attention to argument structure presented in class. Missing specific evidence and/or explanation of plot.
EMERGING

Essay shows attempt at argument structure. Evidence is chosen, but explanation is weak. Context is weak or overdone.
PROFICIENT

Essay shows understanding of argument structure. Evidence is chosen, which is explained. An attempt at context introduces each evidence piece.
EXEMPLARY

Essay shows clear understanding of argument structure. Excellent evidence is chosen, which is thoroughly explained. Adequate context introduces each evidence piece.
Organization

Weighted X2
DEVELOPING

No evidence of organizational structure presented in class. No or little paragraphing to structure essay.
EMERGING

Essay shows minor attention to organization including:
* missing general to specific intro
* controls sometimes do not match OC in intro
* missing specific to general conclusion
PROFICIENT

Essay shows attention to organization including:
* attempt at general to specific intro
* controls match OC in intro
* attempt at specific to general conclusion
EXEMPLARY

Essay shows excellent attention to organization including:
* general to specific intro
* controls match OC in intro
* specific to general conclusion
Word Choice

DEVELOPING

Flat language or thesaurus overload. Says little with many/few words.
EMERGING

Moments of imprecision; now and then a “gem”. Words are frequently vague and imprecise.
PROFICIENT

Functional, clear language;some promising moments. Words show beginning attention to precision of ideas being supported in essay.
EXEMPLARY

Powerful, stunning verbs. Words show conciseness and precision of ideas being supported in essay
Sentence Fluency

DEVELOPING

Awkward enough to make reader stumble, re-read often

Relies too much on one particular type of opener
EMERGING

Mechanical, but still readable; repetitive beginnings

A few different sentence openers, few transitions
PROFICIENT

Some variety in length, structure, beginnings; few awkward moments

A few different setence openers, attempted transitions
EXEMPLARY

Skims, sings, dances along like a lively script; easy to read without awkward sentence structures.

Incorporates transitions to aid movement.
Conventions

DEVELOPING

Noticeable, frequent, distracting errors; line-by-line editing required
EMERGING

Noticeable, distracting errors that may affect meaning; errors even on basics
PROFICIENT

Noticeable, but minor errors that do not obscure meaning; needs a good once-over
EXEMPLARY

Only the pickiest editors will spot errors



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