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Touching Spirit Bear Analysis
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:
SXC8749
By
tadelborg
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Literary Analysis Essay
Emerging
(N/A)
Developing
(N/A)
Proficient
(N/A)
Extending
(N/A)
Ideas and content
Emerging
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.
Developing
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.
Proficient
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.
Extending
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
Emerging
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.
* 5 paragraphs not apparent
Developing
• The organization structure is somewhat effective but reader may be confused at times.
• Sequencing of details is limited.
• Transitions are limited.
* some paragraphs are not apparent
Proficient
• The organizational structure is strong enough to move the reader through the essay without too much confusion.
• Sequencing of details is logical.
• Transitions attempt to tie the ideas of the paper together.
* 4 or less paragraphs
Extending
• The organization enhances the central theme or idea and allows reader to move easily through the essay.
• Sequence of detail is effective and logical.<BR>
• Transitions effectively tie the ideas of the paper together.
* 5 clear paragraphs
Sentence variety
Emerging
Sentences contain unnecessary words that detract from the meaning.
• Sentences offer little or no variety.
• Sentences lack rhythm or pattern.
Developing
Sentences contain some unnecessary words; however, meaning is fairly clear.
• Sentences offer some variety in beginnings, length and structure.
• Sentences follow a predictable pattern
Proficient
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.
Extending
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
Emerging
• A minimal grasp of standard writing conventions is apparent.
• Numerous errors in conventions distract and/or confuse the reader.
Developing
• A basic grasp of the standard writing conventions is apparent.
• Errors in conventions may impair readability.
Proficient
• 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.
Extending
• 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.
Keywords:
rubric, literary analysis, essay, critical writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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