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Critical Literary Analysis Essay
Critical Literary Analysis Essay
Short essay-- Final exams
Rubric Code:
JX5CWB9
By
clesnick
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Literary Essay
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Very Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Organization
Poor
Essay is not organized into sub-topics that support the thesis.
Fair
Organization is unclear or the essay does not remain focused on one specific aspect of the novel.
Very Good
Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore one aspect of the novel and support the thesis.
Excellent
The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused on one aspect of the literature with insightful discussion of the novel.
Topic Sentences/Transitions
Poor
Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.<BR>
No transitions between paragraphs.
Fair
Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be. Some transitions between paragraphs.
Very Good
Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitions between all paragraphs are present.
Excellent
Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis. makes use of interesting transitions ftp provide a natural flow to the essay.
Thesis
Poor
Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Fair
Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the text.
Very Good
Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the text throughout the essay.
Excellent
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis provides analysis through critical lens, and essay maintains that focus throughout.
Supportive Details
Poor
Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the text.
Fair
Body paragraphs contain some concrete details but seems weak on the details of the novel.
Very Good
Body Paragraphs each specific details that demonstrate comprehension of the novel.
Excellent
Body paragraphs contain very concrete details that provide insight into the text and the author's craft.
Text evidence.
Poor
No text evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Fair
Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence (direct quotes) or quotes do not support thesis.
Very Good
Body paragraphs contain at least three quoted or paraphrased passages that clearly support the sub-topics. Quotes are introduced.
Excellent
Essay contains multiple quoted or paraphrased passages that offer support for the sub-topics and the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Structure and usage
Poor
Multiple errors in sentence structure and/or word usage obscure writer's meaning.
Fair
Contains some errors in sentence structure and/or word usage.
Very Good
There are very few errors in sentence structure or word usage.
Excellent
Varied and correct sentence structures and creative, appropriate words and phrases add interest to the writing.
Spelling and Grammar
Poor
Many errors in spelling and grammar detract significantly from the essay.
Fair
Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Very Good
Essay contains very few error in spelling and/or grammar.
Excellent
No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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