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Literary Analysis: They Cage the Animals at Night 
Literary Analysis: The Call of the Wild
Now that you have followed Jennings on his journey through the foster care system, identify the main idea. Support your interpretation of main idea in a well-developed essay.
Rubric Code: K9B872
By lmichols
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction/Conclusion
15 pts

Excellent

Introduction engages the reader; thesis is clearly stated in one sentence; paragraph contains effective rationale. Author and book are referenced.

Conclusion restates thesis and support points, does not introduce new ideas, and has a unique/creative clincher/comment at the end.
Good

Introduction leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated in one sentence; paragraph contains rationale. Author and book are referenced

Conclusion restates thesis and support points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like a concluding paragraph.
Fair

Introduction leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and rationale. Author and book may not be referenced

Conclusion restates thesis and support points.
Does not meet expectations

Introduction fails to adequately tie into the thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped. Author and book are not referenced

Conclusion is lacking in several areas.
Exact Word Support/ Citations
20 pts

Excellent

The quotations and any paraphrasing is meaningful/fitting and thoroughly explained.
Good

The quotations and any paraphrasing is meaningful/fitting and well explained.
Fair

The quotations and any paraphrasing is meaningful/fitting but a thorough explanation is lacking.
Does not meet expectations

More significant quotations/ paraphrased selections could have been selected; explanation is lacking

Essay does not contain quotations.
Details/Development
30 pts

Excellent

Body paragraphs display analytical thinking and engagement with the topic. Supporting details are thoroughly explained in your own words.
Good

Body paragraphs display some analytical thinking and engagement with the topic. Supporting details are explained in your own words.
Fair

Analytical thinking and engagement with the topic needs development. Supporting details are mostly explained in your own words.
Does not meet expectations

Body paragraphs lack analytical thinking and engagement with the topic. Supporting details lack original explanation.
Fluency
10 pts

Excellent

The paper uses a variety of sentence types. All sentences show subject/verb agreement. Essay contains wrap transitions and/or transition words.
Good

The paper uses a variety of sentence types. Most sentences show subject/verb agreement. Essay contains some wrap transitions and/or transition words.
Fair

The sentences need to be varied. Subject/verb agreement needs correction. Essay contains minimal wrap transitions and/or transition words.
Does not meet expectations

Sentences are simple.<BR>
Subject/verb agreement needs correction. Essay does not contain wrap transitions and/or transition words.
COPS
15 pts

Capitalization
Organization
Punctuation
Spelling
Excellent

There are few or no errors in capitalization, organization, puctuation, or spelling. The title of the book is properly capitalized and either underlined or italicized throughout.
Good

There are some or no errors in capitalization, organization, puctuation, or spelling. The title of the book is properly capitalized and either underlined or italicized throughout.
Fair

There are several errors in capitalization, organization, puctuation, or spelling. The title of the book is properly capitalized and either underlined or italicized throughout.
Does not meet expectations

There are many errors in capitalization, organization, puctuation, or spelling. The title of the book is properly capitalized and either underlined or italicized throughout.
MLA Format
10 pts

Modern Language Association Rules/Guidelines
Excellent

The paper is formatted according to MLA rules/guidelines. Quotations and paraphrased passages are cited correctly. A properly formatted Works Cited page is included.
Good

The paper is mostly formatted according to MLA rules/guidelines. Quotations and paraphrased passages are mostly cited correctly. A properly formatted Works Cited page is attempted.
Fair

Some parts of the paper are formatted according to MLA rules/guidelines. Quotations and paraphrased passages are not cited correctly. A properly formatted Works Cited page is included but formatted incorrectly.
Does not meet expectations

MLA format is not used correctly. Quotations and/or paraphrased passages are not cited correctly. Works Cited Page is not included.




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