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Literary Analysis Essay 
Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: Z523CB
By melissa_clark
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds

4 pts

Meets

3 pts

Fair/Adequate

2 pts

Does not meet

1 pts

MLA format and citations

Exceeds

The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all copied passages correctly.
Meets

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all copied passages correctly
Fair/Adequate

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; copied passages are cited but not cited correctly
Does not meet

Student fails to use correct MLA format and/or fails to cite copied passages (plagiarism).
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling

Exceeds

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. The title of the work and evidence from the work are correctly capitalized and punctuated throughout.
Meets

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Most conventions related to capitalizing and puncuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Fair/Adequate

There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Only some of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Does not meet

There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. Few or none of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Introduction/Thesis

Exceeds

Intro engages the reader and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated and well-phrased; thesis exhibits analytical thinking; title and author are presented appropriately.
Meets

Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and exhibits some analytical thinking; title and author are presented.
Fair/Adequate

Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; title and author are named.
Does not meet

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; title and author are not referenced.
Literary Analyses/Interpretations

Exceeds

The purpose of explaining meaning is achieved, thereby deepening the reader's understanding of the work or related works. The analysis summarized the work to the extent needed to clarify main points but does not retell the work.
Meets

The writing offers some new insight into the work or related works, but the analysis may not consistentlys ummarize the work to the extent needed to clarify main points, or it may unnecessarily retell the work.
Fair/Adequate

The writing does little to deepen the reader's understanding of the work or related works. The analysis may summarize instead of analyze, or fail to summarize as needed to explain points.
Does not meet

The writing does not deepend the reader's understanding of the work or related works. Summary may be substitute for analysis.
Evidence/Support

Exceeds

Essay contains evidence to support claims. Essay provides both well developed analysis and interpretation of the evidence to explain how they support the claims and thesis.
Meets

Essay contains evidence to support most of the claims. Essay provides both analysis and interpretation of the evidence to show how they support claims and the thesis, but could have been developed further.
Fair/Adequate

Essay contains evidence to support some of the claims. Essay provides both analysis and interpretation of the evidence to show how they support claims and the thesis, but is lacking significant development.
Does not meet

Essay contains no evidence to support claims. Essay does not provide analysis and interpretation to explain how claims support overall thesis.
Organization

Exceeds

Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, and suporting paragraphs each relate back to the thesis. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion sums up overall argument and relates back to thesis.
Meets

Essay begins with intro and thesis, most supporting paragraphs related back to the thesis. Transitions are used. Consclusion sums up argument and relates back to thesis.
Fair/Adequate

Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. Some transitions are used. Conclusion relates back to thesis.
Does not meet

Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; conclusion does not relate back to thesis.
Writing Process

Exceeds

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process. Student turns in final copy, as well as drafted thesis and outline, rough draft, and all other specified materials related to the writing process.
Meets

Student participated in most activities related to the writing process. Student turns in final copy, rough draft, and outline.
Fair/Adequate

Student participated in some activities related to the writing process. Student turns in final copy and rough draft.
Does not meet

Student did not participate in any activities related to the writing process. Student turns in only the final copy.




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