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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric 
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: N24WW53
By dathomas
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Subject: Foreign Languages  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis
  Outstanding

20 pts

Above Expectations

18 pts

Meets Expectations

16 pts

Approaches Expectations

14 pts

Unacceptable

12 pts

Points Earned

(N/A)

Introduction

Outstanding

Intro. grabs attention and introduces argument with a clear thesis
Above Expectations

Intro. grabs attention and introduces argument with a mostly clear thesis
Meets Expectations

Intro. presents the topic but does does not grab attention and the thesis is unclear
Approaches Expectations

Introduction is weak: does not effectively introduce the topic or the argument of the essay
Unacceptable

No introduction
Points Earned
Flow/Organization

Outstanding

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions. Transitional phrases used throughout the body of the paper to fluidly connect ideas.
Above Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitional phrases are used but the best phrase is not always employed. There are a couple of sentences/ideas lacking a transition.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be. There are a few sentences/ideas lacking a transition.
Approaches Expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic. There are several sentences/ideas lacking a transition.
Unacceptable

Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries. No transitional phrases are used.
Points Earned
Evidence

Outstanding

Evidence draws directly from the text to support argument with persusasive and effective choices
Above Expectations

Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.
Meets Expectations

Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.
Approaches Expectations

Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Unacceptable

Little or no evidence to support argument.
Points Earned
Explanation/Analysis

Outstanding

Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Above Expectations

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Meets Expectations

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Approaches Expectations

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable

Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Points Earned
Conclusion

Outstanding

Conclusion restates arguments in new language and connects ideas to the big picture.
Above Expectations

Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Meets Expectations

Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Approaches Expectations

Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Unacceptable

No conclusion
Points Earned
Grammar

Outstanding

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

0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Approaches Expectations

Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Unacceptable

Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Points Earned



Keywords:
  • American Revolution; American Dream; Literature; Essay; Analysis


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