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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
After reading several short stories by Mark Twain write a literary analysis of one story describing how Twain uses literary devices to provide and enhance the satire that speaks to society's need to look at themselves and their follies and foibles in the hope of making an improvement in the foolishness and corruption of society. Support the understanding of satire with references to the text by describing three specific literary devices Twain uses to help him develop the satire in his story.
Rubric Code:
XX34A95
By
salderfer
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Literary Analysis
Outstanding
20 pts
Above Expectations
18 pts
Meets Expectations
16 pts
Approaches Expectations
14 pts
Unacceptable
12 pts
Introduction
Outstanding
Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Above Expectations
Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Meets Expectations
Introduction provides required information but does not grab attention.
Approaches Expectations
Introduction does not introduce required information. Doesn't fit with argument of the essay.
Unacceptable
No introduction
Thesis
Outstanding
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Interpretation is supported throughout with concrete details & appropriate commentary.
Above Expectations
Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Meets Expectations
Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Approaches Expectations
Thesis is unclear and unsupported, or misunderstands assignment or the text.
Unacceptable
No thesis evident or thesis not justified by the rest of essay. Thesis is not argumentative; it is fact (from text) or is plot summary
Topic Sentences
Outstanding
Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.
Above Expectations
Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Meets Expectations
Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Approaches Expectations
Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Unacceptable
Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.
Evidence
Outstanding
Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persusasive and effective choices in evidence.
Above Expectations
Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.
Meets Expectations
Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.
Approaches Expectations
Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Unacceptable
Little or no evidence to support argument.
Explanation/Analysis
Outstanding
Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Above Expectations
Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Meets Expectations
Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Approaches Expectations
Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable
Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Conclusion
Outstanding
Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Above Expectations
Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Meets Expectations
Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Approaches Expectations
Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Unacceptable
No conclusion
Spelling and Grammar
Outstanding
Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Above Expectations
0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations
2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Approaches Expectations
Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Unacceptable
Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Total
Outstanding
Above Expectations
Meets Expectations
Approaches Expectations
Unacceptable
Keywords:
American Revolution; American Dream; Literature; Essay; Analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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