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Literary Analysis (CWT) 
Literary Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: HXBCAB3
By LeighAnn71
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis
  Beginning

5 pts

Developing

10 pts

Proficient

15 pts

Above Proficiency

20 pts

Thesis Statement

Beginning

The thesis is not an argument.
Developing

My thesis is an argument that is unoriginal or too simple.
Proficient

My thesis is a thoughtful argument that makes an interesting claim.
Above Proficiency

My thesis is a thoughtful and clear argument, which makes a unique claim.
Acknowledges a counterclaim.
Structure

Beginning

The introduction only includes one of the following: a short summary, theories to back up the thesis, or a thesis. Few or none of the body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea. The conclusion does not summarize the argument or contain final thoughts.
Developing

The introduction only includes two of the following: a short summary, theories to back up the thesis, and a solid thesis. Some of the body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea. The conclusion somewhat summarizes the argument.
Proficient

The introduction includes all of the following: a short summary, theories to back up the thesis, or a thesis. Most of the body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea. The conclusion summarizes the argument.
Above Proficiency

The introduction includes all of the following: a short summary, theories to back up my thesis, or a thesis.
Each body paragraph has a topic sentence/main idea. The conclusion clearly summarizes the argument.
Evidence

Beginning

My paragraphs do not support my thesis.My body paragraphs do not include evidence or the evidence does not relate to the thesis.
Developing

Each paragraph may support thethesis, although not clearly. Thebody paragraphs include fewer than two examples or quotes to support theargument and they don't explain how the evidence supports it.
Proficient

Each paragraph seems to support the thesis statement. Most of the body paragraphs include at least two relevant examples/quotes to support the main idea and explain how they support it.
Above Proficiency

Each paragraph clearly supports thethesis statement. The body paragraphs each have 2 or more relevant examples/quotes to support the argument and an analysis/interpretation of how they support it.
Grammar

Beginning

Final draft had 6 or more errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Developing

Final draft had 4-6 errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Proficient

Final draft had 3-5 errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Above Proficiency

Final draft had less than 3 errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Proofreading/Editing

Beginning

The essay lacks editing and proofreading. Writer did not make suggested corrections from peer editing.

No peer editing.
Developing

Essay is edited and proofread. Writer made one or two suggested corrections from peer editing.
Proficient

The essay is edited and proofread. Writer made most of the suggested corrections from peer editing.
Above Proficiency

The essay is edited and proofread. Writer made all of the suggested corrections from peer editing.



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  • evidence, introduction, conclusion, thesis, quotes, transitions, summarizes

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