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JC Essay
Critical Literary Analysis Essay
Essay of Literary Analysis on a play that uses concrete details and textual evidence to support a thesis.
Rubric Code:
U8W7W4
By
miclsmith
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Literary Essay
Poor
4 pts
Fair/Good
6 pts
Very Good
8 pts
Excellent
10 pts
Content:
Introduction
Poor
Introduction does not present required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction.
Fair/Good
Introduction does not meet all of the requirements.
Very Good
Defines aspect of the play on which analysis is based.
Summarizes plot
States thesis
Excellent
Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Thesis
Poor
Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Fair/Good
Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the play.
Very Good
Thesis is very clear and introduces the author and the title.
Excellent
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly.
Text evidence (CD)
Poor
No text evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Fair/Good
Contains fewer than two pieces of text evidence, quotes do not support thesis, or are simply placed, not blended.
Very Good
Body paragraphs contain required quotes that support the thesis, some are blended correctly.
Excellent
Essay contains multiple quotes that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Commentary
Poor
Body paragraphs do not contain commentary.
Fair/Good
Body paragraphs contain some commentary.
Very Good
Body Paragraphs each contain basic commentary that add analysis of the thesis.
Excellent
Body paragraphs contain well-developed commentary that ties the CDs to the thesis.
Conclusion
Poor
Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Fair/Good
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
Restates the thesis, reviews the main points, and leaves the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Mechanics:
Organization
Poor
Essay is not organized into sub-topics that focus on one aspect of the play.
Fair/Good
Organization is unclear or the essay does not remain focused on the play.
Very Good
Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the play 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 play.
Topic Sentences/Transitions
Poor
Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
No transitions between paragraphs.
Fair/Good
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.
Structure
Poor
Multiple errors in sentence structure obscure writer's meaning.
Fair/Good
Contains some errors in sentence structure.
Very Good
There are very few errors in sentence structure.
Excellent
Varied and correct sentence structures add interest to the writing.
Spelling and Grammar
Poor
Many errors in spelling and grammar detract significantly from the essay.
Fair/Good
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
Not in final-draft form (double-spaced, printed)
Drafts missing.
Title missing.
Fair/Good
Final draft is double-spaced, printed.
Drafts missing.
Title missing.
Very Good
Final draft is double-spaced and printed.
Drafts or title missing.
Excellent
Final draft shows significant revision and effort in editing and proofreading.
Drafts included.
Title included.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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