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AP Analytical Essay
Douglass Analytical Essay
Rubric Code:
S92679
By
mfriedman
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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AP Analytical
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
ARGUMENT
thesis
Poor
Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
Fair
Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable.
Good
Thesis is specific, debatable, provable. It is clear and readable.
Excellent
Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, compelling. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
STRUCTURE
introduction
Poor
The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Fair
There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Good
-The introduction introduces the topic as it relates to both the work(s) of literature under consideration and the essay’s central argument. It provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title.
Excellent
-The introduction "hooks" the reader as it introduces the topic, relating it to both the work(s) of literature under consideration and the essay’s central argument. It provides all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument
-Includes author and title (italicized).
organization
Poor
-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure
-No transitions
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Fair
-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.
-Some paragraphs lack arguable topic sentences.
-Poor or awkward transitions
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Good
-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, with transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with clear, arguable topic sentences
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
Excellent
-Paragraphs build from smaller to larger claims in a logical order, joined by effective transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences (specific, provable, debatable, compelling)
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
conclusion
Poor
Conclusion provides incomplete summary
Fair
Conclusion summarizes argument
Good
Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing the thesis in a new direction
Excellent
Conclusion draws together the argument's main points and extends the thesis (with a final claim) that offers meaningful insight derived from the analysis.
SUPPORT
textual evidence
Poor
-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
Fair
-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are drawn from only limited parts of the text.
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Good
-Provides relevant quotes in every paragraph to support the central claims of the thesis.
-Quotes drawn from different parts of the text and demonstrate a familiarity with the text as a whole.
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated into the writer's prose.
Excellent
-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes drawn from different parts of the text and demonstrate a familiarity with the text as a whole.
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
analysis
Poor
Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
Fair
Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.
Good
Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
Excellent
Specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument.
STYLE & MECHANICS
style
Poor
-Simple vocabulary
-excessive use of awkward sentences structure and poor word choice proves distracting to readers
Fair
-Simple vocabulary
-Overuse of vague pronouns
-Some awkward sentence structure.
Good
-Expresses ideas clearly and concisely, using appropriate diction.
-Minor flaws in tense or vague pronouns
Excellent
-Rich, effective use of vocabulary
-Effectively varies sentence structure
-No use of past tense or vague pronouns
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
mechanics
Poor
-Does not cite at all
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Fair
-Incorrect citation
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Good
-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Excellent
-Cites correctly
-Virtually free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
-cites all sources consulted
Keywords:
complex thesis, analytical essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
Writing
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