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Literary Essay Rubric
This is a rubric based on the standards for argumentative writing. It is actually a literary analysis based on novels we read in class.
Rubric Code:
YX2A7XA
By
mmcrook
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Subject:
English
Type:
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Grade Levels:
6-8
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Literary Analysis
Beginning
1 pts
Developing
2 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Above Proficiency
4 pts
Thesis Statement
Beginning
My thesis is not an argument or it is not related to my novel.
Developing
My thesis is an argument that is unoriginal, or too simple.
Proficient
My thesis is a thoughtful argument that makes an interesting claim about the novel.
Above Proficiency
My thesis is a thoughtful and clear argument, which makes a unique claim about the novel.
Acknowledges a counterclaim.
Structure
Beginning
My introduction only includes one of the following: a short summary, theories to back up my thesis or a thesis.
Few or none of my body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea.
My conclusion does not summarize my argument or contain final thoughts.
Developing
My introduction only includes two of the following: a short summary, theories to back up the thesis and a solid thesis.
Some of my body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea.
My conclusion somewhat summarizes my argument, though it fails to make complete connections (loose ends).
Proficient
My introduction includes all of the following: a short summary, theories to back up my thesis or a thesis.
Most of my body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea.
My conclusion summarizes my argument and tries to create links/connections to other texts or ideas.
Above Proficiency
My introduction includes all of the following: a short summary, theories to back up my thesis or a thesis.
Each body paragraphs have a topic sentence/main idea.
My conclusion clearly summarizes my argument and makes links/connections to other texts or ideas.
Evidence
Beginning
My paragraphs do not support my thesis.
My body paragraphs do not include evidence or the evidence does not relate to the thesis.
Developing
Each paragraph may support my thesis, although not clearly.
My body paragraphs include fewer than two examples or quotes to support my argument and they don't explain how the evidence supports it.
Proficient
Each paragraph seems to support the thesis statement.
Most of my body paragraphs include at least two relevant examples/quotes to support the main idea and explain how they support it.
Above Proficiency
Each paragraph clearly supports my thesis statement.
My body paragraphs each have 2 or more relevant examples/quotes to support my argument and an analysis/interpretation of how they support it.
Overall Cohesion
Beginning
My essay does not demonstrate my thinking about the issues in the text.
My examples are mainly re-telling parts of a story.
My essay is choppy, and the sections feel separate and do not flow well.
Developing
My essay attempts to communicate my thinking about the text but fails to address why the issues raised are important.
My essay attempts to show why those examples are significant but fails in the attempt.
My essay is choppy. The sections feel separate and do not flow well.
Proficient
Overall, my essay attempts to communicate my thinking about the text and why issues raised are important.
My essay shows why those examples chosen are significant.
My essay flows well with transitions between paragraphs.
Above Proficiency
Overall, my essay clearly communicates my thinking about the text and why the issues raised are important.
My essay shows insight into why those examples chosen are significant.
My whole essay flows smoothly with transitions between thoughts and main ideas.
Grammar & Editing
Beginning
My final draft had many errors, 6 or more, in the areas of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
I had many errors in tense consistency.
I didn't use MLA citation for quotes.
Developing
My final draft had 4-6 errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
I had some errors in tense consistency.
I used one aspect of MLA citations for quotes.
Proficient
My final draft had 3-5 errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
I kept my tense consistent throughout the essay.
I used some aspect of MLA citation for quotes.
Above Proficiency
My final draft had less than 3 errors in the areas of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
I kept my tense consistent throughout the entire essay.
I used MLA citation format correctly for all quotes.
Keywords:
evidence, introduction, conclusion, thesis, quotes, transitions, summarizes
Subjects:
English
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