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Literary Analysis with Rough Draft
Literary Analysis (timed)
Rubric Code:
VX22AB8
By
lhall85
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Literary Analysis
Excellent
100 pts
Good
85 pts
Fair
70 pts
Needs Improvement
0 pts
Introduction
10 %
Excellent
The essay has a strong opening with an engaging attention getter and a logical progression to a strong thesis sentence. The introduction includes the title and the author and clearly connects to the rest of the paper.
Good
The introduction is functional, but not very engaging. It has an attention getter and a thesis statement. The title and author are stated.
Fair
The student attempted an introduction, but it is weak. A thesis is included, but the intro. does not grab the reader's attention, and may be too brief and/or disorganized.
Needs Improvement
The essay does not have a full introduction. Major components are missing.
Body Paragraphs
30 %
Excellent
Each paragraph starts with a clear topic sentence that clearly relates to the thesis. Details and examples fully support the main ideas and are well-developed and explained showing a thorough understanding and analysis of the topic. The paragraphs are logically organized, clearly structured and easy to understand.
Transitions are effectively used to move the reader from one point to the next.
Good
Each paragraph starts with a topic sentence, but may have a weak connection to the thesis. Details and examples are included and explained with some analysis of the topic, but more depth needed. There may be some minor errors in organization and structure, but transitions are included.
Fair
Most paragraphs start with a topic sentence, but no clear link to the thesis is made. Some details and examples are included, but not enough to fully support the main idea or are not fully explained. Transitions are lacking or not effective, and organization is weak.
Needs Improvement
Missing topic sentences and/or not enough supporting details and examples in each paragraph. Or the supporting details may be wrong. Organization is poor and the essay is hard to follow.
Textual Evidence
30 %
Excellent
Essay contains multiple quotes that offer support for the thesis. Quotes are integrated smoothly, properly punctuated and fully explained with elaboration and analysis.
Good
Essay contains at least 2 quotes per body paragraph. Student explains each quote, but may need more analysis to fully support main points. Minor errors in punctuation may be present.
Fair
Essay contains some quotes, but not enough to fully support the thesis, and/or the quotes are minimally explained with little or no elaboration. Errors in quote punctuation present.
Needs Improvement
Essay contains very few or no quotes. Included quotes are weak and do not add to the meaning of the essay. Quotes are not explained or don't support the main ideas.
Conclusion
10 %
Excellent
Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Good
Restates thesis and main points and leaves the reader with something to think about, but could be stronger.
Fair
Ends the essay with some final thoughts, but doesn't clearly restate thesis and/or main points. Additional information may be added that was not already presented in the essay. Does not end with a memorable statement.
Needs Improvement
Essay ends abruptly or the conclusion does not fit with the essay. Major components of the conclusion may be missing.
Mechanics & Usage
10 %
Excellent
Very few errors. Easy to read and understand
Good
Some errors (3-5), but they do not distract or prevent understanding.
Fair
Multiple errors (6-10) begin to make it difficult to understand; may cause some confusion.
Needs Improvement
Several errors make the essay hard to understand.
MLA Format
10 %
Excellent
Paper follows MLA format with no errors in formatting. The paper is at least 2 pages long.
Good
The paper has minor errors in formatting, but it is still recognizable as MLA. Paper is at least 2 pages long.
Fair
The paper has over 3 errors in MLA formatting and/or the paper is less than 2 pages long.
Needs Improvement
MLA formatting is not evident. Paper is less than one page long.
Writing Process
25 points
Rough Draft
100 %
Excellent
Student completed a rough draft that was peer edited and shows evidence of thorough revision and editing
Good
Student completed rough draft that was peer edited and shows some revision and editing.
Fair
Student completed rough draft that was peer edited, but has little revision and/or editing.
Needs Improvement
Missing rough draft or peer editing. No revision indicated.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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