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Textual Analysis Essay 
Textual Analysis Essay
Write a short essay in which you analyze the argument or claim put forth in the text you have selected.Use supporting evidence to establish that point. While it is helpful to summarize this information, limit your use of summary; instead of merely summarizing these points, explain how the evidence the author uses works to support his/her main point. Answer the given question and make connections between the two text by showing evidence for your claim.
Rubric Code: PXX299A
By bvandruff
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Textual Analysis Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Competent

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Ideal

5 pts

Claim

Poor

Thesis shows no connection to the text and may.
Needs Work

Thesis makes a claim but neglects the text or discusses concepts the text addresses rather than the text itself.
Competent

Topic sentnece makes a claim about the text but may tend to generalize and may neglect identifying supporting strategies.
Advanced

Topic sentence makes a claim about the text and identifies rhetorical strategies within the text's own argument.
Ideal

Topic sentence makes a claim about the text and explains how supporting strategies within the text lead to the claim.
Paragraph Structure

Poor

Paragraph structure is does not contribute anything to organization of ideas in the paper.
Needs Work

Paragraph structure arranges ideas but may be at times scattered or unclear. Topic sentences, supporting evidence, etc. may be unclear or neglected.
Competent

Paragraphs contain topic sentences and offer support for claims; claims may not be assertive, ideas may wander at times, and transitions may be neglected.
Advanced

Focused paragraphs use assertive topic sentences to make claims about the text, give specific support, and clearly explain evidence; transitions are used.
Ideal

Assertive topic sentences contextualize specific supporting details in explanations to lead readers through the claims of the essay; transitions effectively bridge paragraphs.
Inference and Evidence

Poor

No textual evidence is cited
OR
Student writing is off topic
OR
Not enough was written to determine if standard was met
Needs Work

Student cites textual evidence but does not explicitly state key ideas
OR
Student states key ideas but does not cite textual evidence
OR
Connection between key idea and evidence is unclear
OR
Irrelevant information interferes with and/or is the basis of the student’s analysis
Competent

Student responds to the prompt with a legitimate key idea and uses at least 1 piece of relevant textual evidence to explain their response
BUT
Connection between key idea and evidence is not entirely clear
AND
Some irrelevant information interferes with the student’s analysis
Advanced

Student responds to the prompt with a legitimate key idea and uses 1 or 2 pieces of relevant textual evidence to explain their response
AND
Connection between key idea and evidence is mostly clear
AND
Irrelevant information does not interfere with and is not the basis of the student’s analysis
Ideal

Student responds to the prompt with a legitimate key idea and uses 3 or more pieces of relevant textual evidence to explain their response
AND
Connection between key idea and evidence is clear
AND
Irrelevant information does not interfere with and is not the basis of the student’s analysis
Mechanics

Poor

Errors are so widespread as to render the paper indecipherable to most readers. Citations may be nonexistent or inaccurate.
Needs Work

Frequent errors significantly detract from the clarity of the paper's ideas and argument. Citations may be neglected or inaccurate.
Competent

Errors are common and may mildly impact the reader's ability to understand the paper's ideas and argument. Citations are present and generally accurate.
Advanced

Errors are relatively few and do not impact the reader's ability to understand the paper's ideas and argument. Citations are accurate but may not correctly use MLA style.
Ideal

Errors are negligible or nonexistent; the paper uses technically correct prose and MLA citation style.



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