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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:
S99XC2
By
MrJJohnston
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Literary Analysis Essay
Poor
2 pts
Fair
4 pts
Good
6 pts
Excellent
8 pts
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.
• Sequencing of details is not clear.
• Transitions are evident.
Fair
• The organization structure is somewhat effective but reader may be confused at times.
• 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.
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.
Keywords:
rubric, literary analysis, essay, critical writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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