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Literary Analysis Essay 
English 028 Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: Z725WB
By lisawerber
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Introduction/Thesis

Excellent

Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated in one sentence that contains a position and a rationale; thesis exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic, and complexity.
Above Average

Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits analytical thinking.
Average

Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking.
Unsatisfactory

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped.
Organization & Analysis

Excellent

Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, paragraphs begin with arguable topic sentences, relate to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis, but does not merely summarize; it leaves the reader with food for thought.
Above Average

Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs relate to thesis, and offer textual support. Transitions are used but are sometimes abrupt. Conclusion sums up argument and relates to thesis.
Average

Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. There are few quotes or quotes are poorly executed. Some transitions are used. Conclusion mostly connects to thesis.
Unsatisfactory

Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included; conclusion does not connect to thesis.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling

Excellent

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.
Above Average

There are some minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Average

There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling that affect clarity. Only some of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Unsatisfactory

There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling which affect the clarity of the essay severely . Few or none of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
MLA format and citations

Excellent

The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that is formatted correctly (if necessary).
Above Average

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. Works Cited page is, for the most part, formatted correctly (if necessary).
Average

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. Works Cited page is included but is formatted incorrectly (if necessary).
Unsatisfactory

Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages. No Works Cited page is included (if necessary).
Writing Process

Excellent

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process. Peer review included active engagement with the work of fellow students. Met the page requirement.
Above Average

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process and gave peers some helpful commentary. Met page requirement.
Average

Student participated in some activities related to the writing process; put little effort in the peer review process. Page requirement is met.
Unsatisfactory

Student did not participate in any activities related to the writing process. Page requirement may not have been met.




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