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Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay 
Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay
Analyzing an allegorical fable through characterization, symbolism, and irony.
Rubric Code: Q7WWX3
By Flewelly
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Masery

5 pts

Near Mastery

3 pts

Remedial

1 pts

Logical Order

Masery

Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident. The topics are clearly divided and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered.
Near Mastery

Paper was organized poorly. Introduction, body, and conclusion are in developing stages. The topics are divided, but not clearly. Most of the writing prompt was answered.
Remedial

Paper was not logically organized. Introduction, body and conclusion were not evident. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. A large part of the writing prompt was not answered.
Argument/Voice

Masery

The paper has a clear and definite argument. The paper does a very good job of persuading the reader. The essay effectively explains how the text is an allegorical fable using two examples each of characterization, symbolism, and irony.
Near Mastery

The paper has some good arguments. It does a fairly good job of persuading the reader.
Remedial

The paper has no or very few arguments. It is not persuasive in nature.
Sentence Variation

Masery

Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Quotes are integrated properly. There are two quotes per body paragraph at least. They are explained properly.
Near Mastery

Varied sentence patterns are developing. Quotes are mostly integrated properly. There is only one quote per body paragraph. They are not fully explained.
Remedial

There are almost no varied sentence patterns. Quotes are not integrated properly, or at all.
Vocabulary

Masery

The paper includes diverse and scholarly language. The language is appropriate for the assignment and the audience. The vocabulary is challenging and concise.
Near Mastery

The paper includes somewhat diverse language. It is mostly appropriate for the assignment and audience. The vocabulary is mildly challenging. Some language is ambiguous.
Remedial

The paper includes no diverse language. It is not appropriate for the assignment or the audience. The vocabulary is not challenging. Much of the language is ambiguous.
Transitions

Masery

The paper has smooth and effective transitions throughout the paper.
Near Mastery

The paper has a few transitions. Transitions are developing.
Remedial

The paper has no transitions.
Evidence

Masery

The paper contains at least 6 quotes from the novel. They are formatted according to MLA format. They are correctly integrated into the paper.
Near Mastery

The paper contains at least 4 quotes from the novel. MLA formatting is used correctly most of the time. The quotes are inefficiently integrated into the paper. Commentary is not present in all cases.
Remedial

The paper contains less than 2 quotes from the novel. MLA formatting is done incorrectly. The quotes are not integrated into the paper.
Conventions/Grammar

Masery

The paper contains 4 or fewer grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.
Near Mastery

The paper contains 4-10 grammatical errors. It flows fairly well and has minor errors.
Remedial

The paper contains 10 or more grammatical errors. It does not flow and has significant errors.
Formatting

Masery

The paper is formatted perfectly. The paper contains 5 paragraphs. Each body paragraph is at least 8 sentences.
Near Mastery

The paper is mostly formatted correctly.
Remedial

Paper is not formatted correctly. The font type and/or size is incorrect. The heading is incorrect. The paper is missing part or all of the header. The paper is not double spaced. The paper is less than 5 paragraphs long.




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