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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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Rubric: Literary Analysis Essay
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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