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Critical Literary Analysis Essay 
Critical Literary Analysis Essay
Essay of Literary Analysis on a novel that uses concrete details and textual evidence to support a thesis that is drawn from one particular literary critical theory.
Rubric Code: TX426AX
By HillyM
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Very Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Poor

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction.
Fair

Introduction does not meet all of the requirements.
Very Good

- Introduces author & book
- Provides very brief summary
- States thesis
-Clearly indicates critical lens.
Excellent

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Organization

Poor

Essay is not organized into sub-topics that support the thesis.
Fair

Organization is unclear or the essay does not remain focused on one specific aspect of the novel.
Very Good

Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore one aspect of the novel and support the thesis.
Excellent

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused on one aspect of the literature with insightful discussion of the novel.
Topic Sentences/Transitions

Poor

Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.<BR>
No transitions between paragraphs.
Fair

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be. Some transitions between paragraphs.
Very Good

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitions between all paragraphs are present.
Excellent

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis. makes use of interesting transitions ftp provide a natural flow to the essay.
Conclusion

Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Fair

Conclusion restates main topic of the essay but not the main points.
Very Good

Restates thesis and main points, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Excellent

Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Fair

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the text.
Very Good

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the text throughout the essay.
Excellent

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis provides analysis through critical lens, and essay maintains that focus throughout.
Supportive Details

Poor

Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the text.
Fair

Body paragraphs contain some concrete details but seems weak on the details of the novel.
Very Good

Body Paragraphs each specific details that demonstrate comprehension of the novel.
Excellent

Body paragraphs contain very concrete details that provide insight into the text and the author's craft.
Text evidence.

Poor

No text evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Fair

Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence (direct quotes) or quotes do not support thesis.
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain at least three quoted or paraphrased passages that clearly support the sub-topics. Quotes are introduced.
Excellent

Essay contains multiple quoted or paraphrased passages that offer support for the sub-topics and the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Structure and usage

Poor

Multiple errors in sentence structure and/or word usage obscure writer's meaning.
Fair

Contains some errors in sentence structure and/or word usage.
Very Good

There are very few errors in sentence structure or word usage.
Excellent

Varied and correct sentence structures and creative, appropriate words and phrases add interest to the writing.
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

Many errors in spelling and grammar detract significantly from the essay.
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Very Good

Essay contains very few error in spelling and/or grammar.
Excellent

No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Nuts and Bolts.

Poor

Did not meet deadlines.
Not in final-draft form
Title missing.
Missed deadlines.
Fair

Deadlines mostly met.
Final draft
Some missed deadlines.
Title missing.
Very Good

Deadlines met.
Final Draft form.
Drafts included
Title included.
Some missed deadlines.
Excellent

All requirements met, and all pieces of the essay process were submitted on time.




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