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Novel Analysis Essay Rubric
Novel Analysis Essay Rubric
This rubric can be used to assess and score any kind of literary analysis essay for students in grades 7-12.
Rubric Code:
Q7W35C
By
jessicafinn
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate
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Literary Analysis essay
Poor
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Fair
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Good
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Excellent
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Ideas and content
Poor
• Focus on topic is not clearly defined.
• Limited or disconnected details show a lack of understanding.
• Approach is common.
* No connections or insights made in essay
Fair
• Focus on topic is somewhat defined.
• Underdeveloped details show little knowledge and are too general to create a picture.
• Fresh approach to topic is attempted yet lacks support which will aid the reader’s understanding
Good
• Focus on topic is clear.
• Sufficient details create a picture showing some knowledge and insight.
• Fresh approach adds to the readers understanding and some good insights are made
Excellent
• Focus on topic is clear and definite
• Effective and appropriate details create a vivid picture showing knowledge and insight
• Fresh approach holds the reader’s attention; insights are relevant and useful to the reader's understanding of the topic the writer is exploring.
Organization
Poor
• The writing lacks a clear sense of direction. Ideas are strung together in a loose fashion.
• Not title is present.
• Sequencing of details is not clear.
• Transitions are evident.
Fair
• The organization structure is somewhat effective but reader may be confused at times.
• The title is present but uninspired
• Sequencing of details is limited.
• Transitions are limited.
Good
• The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the essay without too much confusion.
• The title is original but does not clearly capture the central theme.
• Sequencing of details is logical.
• Transitions attempt to tie the ideas of the paper together.
Excellent
• The organization enhances the central theme or idea and allows reader to move easily through the essay.
• The title is original and captures the central theme of the essay.
• Sequence of detail is effective and logical.
• Transitions effectively tie the ideas of the paper together.
Voice/word choice
Poor
• Writer’s personality is not evident.
• Commitment to topic is lacking.
• The development of the topic is so limited that the writing evokes minimal emotion in the reader.
• Limited vocabulary for words to create a picture.
• Verb and noun choice is rather general. Adjectives and phrases lack definition.
• Language choice and phrasing is inappropriate, repetitive, or lacks meaning.
Fair
• Writer’s personality is undefined; writing is cautious.
• Commitment to topic is limited.
• The writing is somewhat sincere but doesn’t reflect unique or individual perspective on the topic therefore evoking limited emotion in the reader
• Ordinary word choice attempts to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
• Verbs, nouns, adjectives, and phrases are adequate.
• Language choice and phrasing lack inspiration.
Good
• Writer’s personality pokes through; confidence and feeling fade in and out.
• A commitment to the topic is apparent.
• The writing is somewhat engaging for the reader and evokes some emotion.
• Correct, adequate word choice creates a clear picture in the reader’s mind.
• Lively verbs, specific nouns, and appropriate adjectives and phrases add to the meaning.
• Some colorful language encourages reflection.
• Dialogue, if used, sounds appropriate.
Excellent
• The writer’s personality is expressed; confidence and feeling are apparent.
• Individual, powerful commitment to the topic is obvious.
• The writing is honest, personal, and engaging and makes the reader think about and react to the author’s ideas.
Sentence variety
Poor
• Sentences contain unnecessary words that detract from the meaning.
• Sentences offer little or no variety.
• Sentences lack rhythm or pattern.
Fair
• Sentences contain some unnecessary words; however, meaning is fairly clear.
• Sentences offer some variety in beginnings, length and structure.
• Sentences follow a predictable pattern
Good
• Sentences contain words that are necessary for the meaning to be clear.
• Sentences vary in beginnings, length, and structure.
• Most sentences sound smooth and rhythmic.
Excellent
• Sentences contain words that are relevant so the meaning is enhanced.
• Sentences vary in beginnings, length and structure.
• Sentences sound smooth and rhythmic
Writing conventions
Poor
• A minimal grasp of standard writing conventions is apparent.
• Numerous errors in conventions distract and/or confuse the reader.
*Single spaced
Use of first and second person pronouns
Fair
• A basic grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent.
• Errors in conventions may impair readability.
*Some uses of first and second person pronouns
Good
• A strong grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent: capitalization is correct, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is essentially correct, grammar and usage are generally correct.
*Mostly uses third person pronouns.
Excellent
• A strong grasp of standard writing conventions is apparent: capitalization is accurate, punctuation is smooth and enhances meaning, spelling is correct, grammar is essentially correct.
*Uses third person pronouns throughout the essay.
MLA Format/citations
Poor
No source citations
MLA name heading is incorrect
Single spaced
Title not centered
Fair
Some source citations, but incorrectly written
MLA name heading is half correct
Double spaced, but paragraphs are not indented
Title is in bold or underlined
Good
Most source citations present
MLA name heading is almost right
Double spaced with few minor format errors
Title has some typed errors (bold, underlined)
Excellent
All sources cited
MLA heading is correct
Double spaced with little to no errors
Title is centered
Keywords:
rubric, literary analysis, essay, critical writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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