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The Odyssey Analysis Essay 
Response to Literature Paragraph
Rubric Code: HXA6X2W
By wjoshua
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Below Expectations

2 pts

Fails to meet requirements

1 pts

Introduction /Thesis Statement

Exceeds Expectations

The hook is creative and draws in the reader. The thesis statement is clear, identifies the argument of the essay, and outlines the main points to be discussed.
Meets Expectations

The introduction includes a thesis statement and
is mostly effective.
The thesis statement
states the author's argument and
somewhat outlines
the main points.
Below Expectations

The introduction is
somewhat effective.
The thesis statement
outlines some of the main points to be discussed but does not
clearly state the author's argument.
Fails to meet requirements

The thesis
statement does not
state the author's claim and does not preview
what will be
discussed.
Topic Sentence

Exceeds Expectations

Each body paragraph has a topic sentence that answers the prompt by elaborating on the thesis statement.
Meets Expectations

One body paragraph has a topic sentence that answers the prompt by elaborating on the thesis statement.
Below Expectations

Body paragraph(s) may attempt to have a topic sentence that answers the prompt but the connection to the thesis is unclear.
Fails to meet requirements

The author fails to include a topic sentence for the body paragraphs.
Citations

Exceeds Expectations

Each of the quotations is thoughtfully introduced, explained, and used as support to the answer. The author connects each quote to the thesis statement to make a convincing appeal for the argument.
Meets Expectations

Each of the quotations is introduced, explained, and used as support. The author attempts to connect the quotes to the thesis statement and make a convincing appeal for the argument.
Below Expectations

The author cites quotations and provides an explanation of his or her interpretation. The quotations are not introduced or it is not clear how they support the main thesis.
Fails to meet requirements

The author does not include quotations or the evidence is not clearly explained.
Explanations

Exceeds Expectations

The explanations and conclusion are strong, providing the reader with a solid understanding of the writer's position. The thesis is effectively restated, not repeated, and is extended to another level of explanation.
Meets Expectations

The analysis and conclusion are strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position.
The author's thesis is
restated, not repeated.
Below Expectations

The analysis and conclusion are
recognizable. The author's attempt to restate the thesis is
perhaps a repeat of original thesis.
Fails to meet requirements

The thesis is not restated or is found in the same wording
as the introduction. No new information is provided.
Conventions

Exceeds Expectations

No distracting errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation exist. The paper is written in a formal voice, in one tense, and correctly formatted per MLA rules.
Meets Expectations

Author makes few errors in grammar, spelling, or
punctuation. The paper is written in a formal voice, in one tense, and formatted per MLA rules.
Below Expectations

Distracting errors in grammar,
spelling, or punctuation. It uses informal voice, multiple tenses,or does not follow MLA rules.
Fails to meet requirements

Excessive errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation distract the reader. It uses informal voice, multiple tenses, or does not follow MLA rules.



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  • Intro, thesis, body example paragraphs, conclusion, conventions, textual evidence

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