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MLA Essay Grading Rubric Paper 2013 
MLA Essay Grading Rubric Paper 2013
Barriers to the American Dream: Argument
Rubric Code: KA3X96
By teachgaul
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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66 points
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Introduction and Thesis
5 pts

The introduction is your introduction of your book, with at least four citations relating to your argument and the last sentence is your argument
Excellent

The paper has an excellent grabber and a well written thesis. The thesis explains the writer's position in sophisticated terms, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the text and advancing original thought about the text and its meaning. 5 points
Good

The paper has a good grabber and thesis. The thesis explains the writer's position in competent terms, demonstrating a good understanding of the text and advancing original thought about the text and its meaning. 4 points
Fair

The paper has a basic grabber and thesis. The thesis explains the writer's position in basic terms, demonstrating a simplistic understanding of the text. 3 points
Poor

The paper has a poor grabber and thesis. The thesis explains the writer's position in the most basic of terms, without any original thinking. 2 points.
Unacceptable

The paper does not have a clear and compelling thesis. The thesis does not explain the writer's position. 0- 1 point
Thematic Development and Discussion
10 pts

Excellent

This paper presents an excellent understanding of the themes of the text and integrates those themes into the thesis demonstrating an excellent level of mastery over the text's form, content, and meaning. 10-9 points
Good

This paper presents a good understanding of the themes of the text and integrates those themes into the thesis; demonstrating a good level of mastery over the text's form, content, and meaning. 8-7 points
Fair

This paper presents a basic understanding of the themes in the text and uses these themes as a general guide; demonstrating a fair level of mastery over the text's form, content, and meaning. 6-5 points
Poor

This paper misinterprets the prompt and the major themes of the text. 4-3
Unacceptable

This paper does not discuss the prompt or major themes of the text.
2-0points
Organization and Style
5 pts

Excellent

The paper's organization is flawless for the purpose of the paper. The writer's voice is consistent and effective. 5 points
Good

The paper's organization is good for the purpose of the paper. The writer's voice is mostly consistent and effective. 4 points.
Fair

The paper's organization is acceptablefor the purpose of the paper. The writer's voice lacks some consistentcy, but still is effective. 3 points
Poor

The paper's organization is confused in some places. The writer's voice is not clear 2 points
Unacceptable

Flawed organization and style. 0-1 points
Use of Quotations
5 pts

Your introductory quote
Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of quotations as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
5 points
Good

This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 4 points
Fair

This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 3 points
Poor

This paper either makes use of too many quotations This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 2 points
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of textual citation. 0-1 points
Print Media
15 pts

You used three valid and reliable articles from either a newspaper, journal, or respected magazine to support your argument
Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of three examples of print media as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
15 points
Good

This paper smoothly integrates three examples of print media and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 14-10 points
Fair

This paper makes satisfactory use of print media as textual evidence, but additional critical analysis, connecting the evidence to the paper's thesis is needed. 9-7 points
Poor

This paper includes three examples of print media without fully explaining and analyzing them or does not include enough quotations as textual evidence. points. 6-5
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of textual citation. 4-0 points
Legislation
5 pts

You chose a piece of legislation directly related to your argument
Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of legislation related to the argument as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
5 points
Good

This paper smoothly integrates legislation and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 4 points
Fair

This paper smoothly integrates the legislation and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 3 points
Poor

This paper does not without fully explain and analyze the legislation or does not relate as textual evidence. 2 points
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of legislative evidence. 1-0
Poetry
4 pts

Your choices of lyrical and other poetry support your argument
Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of quotations as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
10-8 points
Good

This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 7-4 points
Fair

This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 3 points
Poor

This paper either makes use of too many quotations This paper smoothly integrates quotations and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 2 points
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of textual citation. 0-1 points
Media
6 pts

Your three media pieces relate to your arguement
Excellent

This paper makes excellent use of three examples of print media as textual evidence. The critical analysis is seamlessly integrated in support of the paper's thesis.
6 points
Good

This paper smoothly integrates three examples of print media and analysis in support of the paper's thesis. Additional textual evidence and analysis would add to the paper's overall argument. 5 points
Fair

This paper makes satisfactory use of print media as textual evidence, but additional critical analysis, connecting the evidence to the paper's thesis is needed. 4 points
Poor

This paper includes three examples of print media without fully explaining and analyzing them or does not include enough quotations as textual evidence. points. 3
Unacceptable

This paper does not make effective use of textual citation. 2-0 points
MLA
6 pts

Excellent

The paper uses proper citations and cites correctly with no errors when outside sources are used. Paper uses all MLA layout conventions correctly.
6 points
Good

The paper uses proper MLA layout and citations and cites correctly with only 1-2 errors.

5 points
Fair

The paper has 3-4 errors

4 points
Poor

The paper has 5 errors.

3 points
Unacceptable

This paper has 6 or more errors and/or is missing a Works Cited Page and/or in-text citations.

2-0 points
Grammar & Mechanics
5 pts

Excellent

This paper has been proofread and is flawless. There are no errors in grammar or mechanics. 5 points
Good

This paper has been proofread. There are only 1-3 errors.

4 points
Fair

This paper has been proofread, however, there are 4 errors.

3 points
Poor

This paper has 5-6 errors.


2 points
Unacceptable

The paper has 7 or more errors.

1-0 points




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