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Humorous Text Essay Rubric Code: V4XB68 By jessicacowan Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Analytical Essay 100 % Humorous Text Analysis
	Exemplary 100 pts	Proficient 85 pts	Emerging 70 pts
Ideas/Content 50 %	Exemplary The essay insightfully: identifies and analyzes two or more elements of humor used in the text; uses detail from the text to support the analysis; uses Humorous Vocabulary to discuss the humor; identifies and explains the level (s) of comedy represented in the text; evaluates the author's effectiveness in communicating a universal truth through humor.	Proficient The essay accurately: identifies and analyzes two elements of humor used in the text; uses detail from the text to support the analysis; uses Humorous Vocabulary to discuss the humor; identifies and explains the level (s) of comedy represented in the text; evaluates the author's effectiveness in communicating a universal truth through humor.	Emerging The essay identifies one element of humor used in the text; does not use detail from the text to support the analysis; uses only common vocabulary, or incorrectly uses Humorous Vocabulary; inaccurately or insufficiently identifies and explains the level (s) of comedy represented in the text; insuffiiently evaluates the author's effectiveness in communicating a universal truth through humor.
Organization 20 %	Exemplary The multi-paragraph essay is logically organized to enhance the reader's understanding. It includes an innovative introduction with an insightful hook, relevant and concise background information, and a strong thesis, well-developed body paragraphs and a perceptive conclusion.	Proficient The multi-paragraph essay is organized. It includes an introduction with a hook, relevant background information and a clear thesis, detailed body paragraphs and a conclusion.	Emerging Organization is attempted, but key components are lacking. It may include an introduction with an unfocused thesis, undeveloped body paragraphs and/or an inadequate conclusion.
Conventions 15 %	Exemplary Writing is virtually error-free. Direct quotations are punctuated and formatted properly.	Proficient Writing is generally error-free. Direct quotations may contain minor punctuation or formatting errors.	Emerging Writing contains errors that distract from meaning. Direct quotations contain many punctuation or formatting errors.
Evidence of Writing Process 15 % Rough draft and SB pgs 354-355	Exemplary There is extensive evidence that the essay reflects the various stages of the writing process.	Proficient There is evidence that the essay reflects stages of the writing process.	Emerging There is little or no evidence that the essay has undergone stages of the writing process.