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Critical Analysis Essay Rubric
Critical Analysis Essay Rubric
Rubric to assess students' ability to construct a critical essay that uses textual evidence to defend an argument
Rubric Code:
U257WX
By
gabgue
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Essay Structure
Poor
Essay does not have introduction, body paragraph and conclusion. There is no thesis statement. Body paragraphs are not clear.
Fair
Essay has and introduction and a conclusion. Includes body paragraphs. Thesis statement is stated, but not clear.
Good
Essay has a clear introduction, conclusion and at least three body paragraphs. Introduction has thesis statement. Paragraphs have topic sentences. Conclusion summarizes the point of the essay.
Argument/Thesis
Poor
Writer's stance on the argument is not clear. Argument is simple and not explained.
Fair
Writer states argument. Argument is somewhat developed.
Good
Writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained.
Textual Evidence
Poor
Evidence is not specific. Writer does not include at least three pieces of textual evidence. Evidence is simple and not fully explored. Evidence does not support the writer's argument/thesis.
Fair
At least three pieces of evidence are included but is not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence is not specific and/or does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.
Good
At least three pieces of specific, complex and thoroughly examined evidence are used. Evidence is quoted or paraphrased and clearly supports the writer's argument.
Grammar
Poor
The essay clearly has not been edited. There are numerous spelling, punctuation errors. Sentences are not structured correctly. Sentences are incomplete. There is no capitalization where it is needed.
Fair
There are few spelling errors. Student uses mostly proper grammar, including correct punctuation and sentence structure in most cases. Capitalization is not always consistent when it is needed. Work may have been edited.
Good
Essay uses correct grammar, including spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Sentences are complete. Student uses capitalization where needed. Work has clearly been edited.
Keywords:
Critical, Analysis, Textual Evidence, Argument
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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