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Critical Character Literary Analysis Rubric
College English 102 Literary Analysis Rubric
Rubric Code:
V2WBX3X
By
kmkeys
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Excellent
20
(N/A)
Very Good
17
(N/A)
Fair
10
(N/A)
Poor
4
(N/A)
Introduction
Excellent
-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the author and title fluidly
Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful
Very Good
-Introduces author
-Introduces title
-Thesis statement is clear
Fair
-Author and title mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Poor
-Missing author and title
-Thesis statement unclear
Organization/Topic Sentences
Excellent
The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Topic sentences are clear and connected to the thesis. Makes use of transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Very Good
Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the work and support the thesis.
Fair
Organization is unclear or loses focus from the play and/or thesis.
Poor
Essay is not organized into sub-topics that focus on one aspect of the play.
Thesis
Excellent
Thesis is clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the the story that support the thesis.
Very Good
Thesis is clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the story throughout the essay. Body paragraphs each contain specific details from the story that tie into the topic sentence.
Fair
The thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the story.
Poor
Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text. Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the story.
Text evidence
Excellent
Essay contains at least three in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Very Good
Body paragraphs contain at least three in-text citations (paraphrases/quotes) that clearly support the thesis.
Fair
Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence OR evidence does not support thesis.
Poor
No text evidence provided in form of quotes or examples.
Body paragraphs
Excellent
All body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Very Good
Most body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Fair
Some body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Poor
Few, if any, body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Conclusion
Excellent
Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Very Good
Restates the thesis and main points briefly, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Fair
Conclusion restates the thesis, but not the main points.
Poor
Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Criteria
Excellent
All criteria met
Very Good
Most criteria met
Fair
Some criteria met
Poor
Few, if any criteria met
Spelling and grammar
Excellent
No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Very Good
Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Fair
Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Poor
Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly from the essay.
MLA Formatting
Excellent
No errors in MLA formatting
Very Good
1-2 errors in MLA formatting
Fair
3 errors in MLA formatting
Poor
4 or more errors in MLA formatting
Works cited
Excellent
Paper includes a work cited page that includes all sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Very Good
Paper includes a work cited page that includes either all sources and is almost perfectly MLA formatted, or contains most of the sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Fair
Paper includes a work cited page that includes some of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted
Poor
Paper includes a work cited page that includes only one or two of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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