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Critical Analysis Essay Rubric Critical Analysis Essay Rubric Rubric to assess students' ability to construct a critical essay that uses textual evidence to defend an argument Rubric Code: Q37957 By almazana Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Culture Essay
	Poor (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)
Essay Structure	Poor Essay does not have introduction, body paragraph and conclusion. There is no thesis statement. Body paragraphs are not clear. 2-3 pts	Fair Essay has and introduction and a conclusion. Includes body paragraphs. Thesis statement is stated, but not clear. 4-5 pts	Good Essay has a clear introduction, conclusion and at least three body paragraphs. Introduction has thesis statement. Paragraphs have topic sentences. Conclusion summarizes the point of the essay. 6-7 pts
Argument/Thesis	Poor Writer's stance on the argument is not clear. Argument is simple and not explained. 2-3 pts	Fair Writer states argument. Argument is somewhat developed. 4-5 pts	Good Writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained. 6-7 pts
Grammar	Poor The essay clearly has not been edited. There are numerous spelling, punctuation errors. Sentences are not structured correctly. Sentences are incomplete. There is no capitalization where it is needed. 1-2 pts	Fair There are few spelling errors. Student uses mostly proper grammar, including correct punctuation and sentence structure in most cases. Capitalization is not always consistent when it is needed. Work may have been edited. 3-4 pts	Good Essay uses correct grammar, including spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Sentences are complete. Student uses capitalization where needed. Work has clearly been edited. 5-6 pts