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Critical Literary Analysis Essay Critical Literary Analysis Essay Short essay-- Final exams Rubric Code: JX5CWB9 By clesnick Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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.

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