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Literary Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay 
Persuasive Essay;Five Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: K53373
By t_a_spanos
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  10

10 pts

9

9 pts

8

8 pts

6

6 pts

Title
10 pts

10

Catchy, creative, and unique
9

Pretty strong.
8

Okay.
6

Try again.
Introduction
10 pts

10

Includes author's name, text's title, grabber, focus, and thesis in a creative and unique introduction.
9

Includes author, title, grabber, focus, and thesis could be more creative.
8

Introduction missing one element
6

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction
Thesis
10 pts

10

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Theme is supported throughout the essay with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Key words from the thesis are used throughout the essay.
9

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
8

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
6

Thesis is unclear and unsupported.
Topic Sentences
10 pts

10

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
9

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
8

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
6

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Body Paragraph 1-Evidence
10 pts

10

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is given; transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. The paragraph flows and the ideas are insightful.
9

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is given; transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. Flow could be better and/or ideas could have more depth.
8

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is weak; transitions lacking. Flow is weak and ideas are too obvious.
6

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. One or no text evidence provided.
Body Paragraph 2
10 pts

10

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is given; transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. The paragraph flows and the ideas are insightful.
9

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is given; transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. Flow could be better and/or ideas could have more depth.
8

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is weak; transitions lacking. Flow is weak and ideas are too obvious.
6

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. One or no text evidence provided.
Body Paragraph 3
10 pts

10

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is given; transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. The paragraph flows and the ideas are insightful.
9

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is given; transitions guide the reader from one idea to the next. Flow could be better and/or ideas could have more depth.
8

Two relevant quotes are used; analysis connecting the quote to the writer's point is weak; transitions lacking. Flow is weak and ideas are too obvious.
6

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. One or no text evidence provided.
Conclusion
10 pts

10

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce any new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay with a unique or creative comment/ending.
9

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay.
8

Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas. Ending isn't clear.
6

Does not restate thesis and main points. No clear ending.
Organization/flow
10 pts

10

Essay and paragraphs flow logically. Ideas are cohesive. Transitions and key words are effectively used.
9

Essay and paragraphs have a few awkward areas. Ideas are well-connected with transitions and key words.
8

Essays and paragraphs have several awkward spots that impact the flow. Transitions and key words are few and do not help much in connecting ideas.
6

Essay and paragraphs do not flow smoothly and logically. No transitions or key words are used to connect ideas.
Quotes/Citations
10 pts

10

No Naked Quotes! Two quotes per body paragraph. Citations done properly.
9

Quotes and Citations for the most part done correctly. Two quotes per body paragraph.
8

Not enough quotes; citations need work.
6

One or no quotes--or all are naked and done improperly.
Spelling and Grammar
10 pts

10

Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
9

0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
8

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
6

Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Word choice
10 pts

10

Word choices are creative and diverse and bring the essay to life.
9

Word choices are diverse and creative.
8

Word choice shows little thought or creativity.
6

Word choice does not show thought or diversity.
Format
1 pts

Heading, Font, Spacing, margins
10

Follows all requirements.
9

Missing one.
8

Missing two
6

Missing more than two.




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