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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: J37BC9
By jeffbrichter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Critical Essay
  Exceeding Standards

4 pts

Meeting Standards

3 pts

Progressing Towards Standards

2 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

1 pts

Intro. and Concluding Paragraphs
40 pts

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.

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.

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
40 pts

Exceeding Standards

Three body paragraphs which include an assertion sentence relating back to thesis. Each assertion proves the thesis. Excellent integration of quotes; insightful analysis. Clear transitions and organization.
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs include assertions. Quotes are integrated into writer's own sentences. 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.
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
20 pts

Exceeding Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean, neat, and has no unnecessary marks; all paperwork is in proper order.
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean or neat, and has no unnecessary marks; 1 - 2 mistakes
Progressing Towards Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is fairly clean or neat, and has few unnecessary marks; 3 - 4 mistakes
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated; paper is not clean or neat, and has unnecessary marks; 5 or more mistakes




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