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Maus Analytical Essay
Catcher in the Rye Analytical Essay
Rubric Code:
J522W5
By
mfriedman
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Maus Analytical Paper
missing
0 pts
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
thesis
15 %
missing
Poor
Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
Fair
Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but is awkwardly expressed.
Good
Thesis is specific, debatable, provable. It is clear and readable.
Excellent
Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and juicy. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
STRUCTURE
introduction
10 %
missing
Poor
The introduction is unfocused or ineffective and does not include author or title.
Fair
There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Good
-The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.<BR>
-Includes author and title.
Excellent
-The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.<BR>
-Includes author and title (italicized).
organization
15 %
missing
Poor
-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.<BR>
-No transitions<BR>
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Fair
-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.<BR>
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.<BR>
-Poor or awkward transitions.<BR>
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Good
-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, with transitions.<BR>
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.<BR>
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
Excellent
-Paragraphs build from smaller to larger claims in a logical order, joined by effective transitions.<BR>
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences (specific, provable, debatable).<BR>
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
conclusion
10 %
missing
Poor
Conclusion provides incomplete summary
Fair
Conclusion summarizes argument
Good
Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing thesis in a new direction
Excellent
Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis to further consider its implications for understanding the novel as a whole
SUPPORT
textual evidence
20 %
missing
Poor
-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph<BR>
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.<BR>
-Quotes are not introduced.
Fair
-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis<BR>
-Quotes are drawn from only limited parts of the text.<BR>
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.<BR>
-Writer uses only visual OR verbal quotes, not both.
Good
-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis<BR>
-Quotes come from different parts of the text.<BR>
-Quotes are introduced with some integration into the writer's prose.<BR>
-Quotes are both visual and verbal.
Excellent
-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph<BR>
-Quotes are drawn from different parts of the text.<BR>
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.<BR>
-Quotes are both visual and verbal.
analysis
20 %
missing
Poor
Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
Fair
Writer explains quote in a general or vague way.
Good
Writer follows visual and verbal quotes with some explanation.
Excellent
Writer follows up visual and verbal quotes with clear, specific explanations.
STYLE & MECHANICS
style
5 %
missing
Poor
-Simple vocabulary<BR>
-No sentence variety<BR>
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Fair
-Simple vocabulary<BR>
-little sentence variety<BR>
-Overuse of vague pronouns<BR>
-Some errors in structure
Good
-Effective use of vocabulary <BR>
-Sentences are clear and readable.
Excellent
-Rich, effective use of vocabulary <BR>
-Sentences are clear, readable, and structured effectively.
mechanics
5 %
missing
Poor
-Does not cite at all<BR>
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Fair
-Does not cite or cites completely incorrect<BR>
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Good
-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct <BR>
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Excellent
-Cites correctly<BR>
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Keywords:
maus, analytical essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
Writing
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