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Literary Essay Rubric
Literary Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
X28AAA
By
sofitcb
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Literary Essay Rubric
Superb
4 pts
Excellent
3 pts
Developing
2 pts
Beginning
1 pts
INTRODUCTION
Superb
Clever attention getter; helpful background material; clear, unique thesis at the end
Excellent
Definite opening statement, clear intro to subject; adequate background material; clear thesis statement
Developing
One of the items (attention getter, background, or thesis) is weak or missing.
Beginning
Two or more of the items in the introduction are weak or missing.
BODY CONTENT
Superb
3 or more strong, main points; 3-4 well-explained details fr. stories(facts, quotes, situations,characters) for each main point
Excellent
3 definite main points; 1-3 details adequately explained for each main point; makes sense
Developing
Low on main points or details; parts may be repeated or incorrect; some parts may not make sense
Beginning
Too short; few or no details from stories; written quickly, without care; does not make sense
CONCLUSION
Superb
Restates thesis creatively; reviews main points, reaches further conclusion, or makes suggestion; clever final sentence
Excellent
Restates thesis in different wording; reviews points or makes a suggestion; definite final sentence
Developing
One of the following is missing or weak: restating thesis, review or suggestion, final sentence.
Beginning
Two or more of the following are missing or weak: restating thesis, review or suggestion, final sentence.
ORGANIZATION
Superb
Clearly stated thesis & main points;arranged in appropriate order; smooth transitions;5 or more paragraphs; flows easily
Excellent
Clearly stated thesis and main points; arranged in definite order with adequate transitions; 5 para- graphs
Developing
1 or 2 of these are missing or weak: statement of thesis, main points, order, transitions, 5 com-plete paragraphs
Beginning
3 or more of these are missing or weak: statement of thesis, main points, order, transitions, 5 complete paragraphs
WORDING
Superb
Delightful use of descriptive/ figurative language; avoids cliche; natural sound; strong command of the language
Excellent
Words used correctly; efforts are made to vary wording; written and revised carefully, according to instructions
Developing
Words may be left out, incorrectly used, or too often repeat-ed, though some attempt has been made to improve problem wording
Beginning
Written quickly; incorrect, repeated, or left-out words; little or no revising done; may be difficult to follow
MECHANICS
Superb
2 or fewer errors (in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar) per page
Excellent
3-5 errors per page
Developing
6-10 errors per page
Beginning
Over ten errors per page
Keywords:
Essay, expository, comparison/contrast
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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