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Literary Analysis Essay
Literary Analysis Essay
Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code:
V24488W
By
saslam2023
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Subject:
English
Type:
Survey
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
Excced expectations
(N/A)
Meet expectation
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Below expectation
(N/A)
Missing or serious problems
(N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excced expectations
Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. Iogical progression through the paragrapgh and sound critical thinking.
Meet expectation
Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Below expectation
Ineffective opening.
Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.
Missing or serious problems
The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Body Paragraphs
Excced expectations
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to show a deep understanding of the literary work.
transision provides smoth flow
Meet expectation
Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented with accurate textual evidence, but they could be better developed with explict
interpretative commentries,
adequate transion and closing sentences.
Below expectation
Many of the paragraphs are missing essential ideas. The details and eupporting ideas focus on one sense, no explict interpretation. weak transision.
Missing or serious problems
Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples and supporting ideas are either wrong or lacking. no transions.
Literary Analysis
Excced expectations
writing reflects analytical thinking; clear reasoning present; inferential ideas present; balances text evidence/events and commentary well; student engaged in writing process;
Meet expectation
writing does reflect some critical, analytical understanding of the liteary text; inconsistent; more development of commentary needed;some imbalance of textual evidence;
Below expectation
little critical/analysis of the liteary text; essay lacks focus; little to none literary evidance present; too much summary; vague statements,
Missing or serious problems
No literay analysis provided, fail to fulfill requirements for essay; little to no understanding of the text.
Conclusion
Excced expectations
Very well-developed conclusion wraps up the paper. The conclusion does not simply reiterate the introduction of the essay. The conclusion connects back to the larger topic at hand and leaves the reader with a lasting impression
Meet expectation
Conclusion effectively wraps up the paper though may reiterate much of what was stated in the introduction of the paragraph. There is an attempt made to connect the essay to a larger theme or issue.
Below expectation
The conclusion does not effectively wrap up the essay. It is vague, or the introduction is merely restated.
Missing or serious problems
The essay lacks a conclusion, or the conclusion is difficult to differentiate from body paragraphs.
Overall Organization
Excced expectations
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid critical thinking .
Meet expectation
Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Below expectation
The flow of the essay from an idea to an idea is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
Missing or serious problems
No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Style: Flow, tone, word choice
Excced expectations
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being discussed.
Meet expectation
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
Below expectation
Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped
Missing or serious problems
writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Mechanics of writing
Mechanics of writing :spelling, punctuation, grammar)
Excced expectations
No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Meet expectation
A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Below expectation
The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Missing or serious problems
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Keywords:
Literary analysis, Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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