iRubric: Frankenstein Final Assessment rubric

No clear claim.

Little attempt to analyze textual specifics OR
analysis reveals a lack of textual understanding.


May not reference the final chapter.
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Accumulation of careless errors - in need of proofreading.

Attempts a claim, but this is more of a factual statement.

Analysis is superficial or overly general OR analysis rests on a misreading of specific evidence.

May not reference the final chapter.

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Phrasing may be unclear or imprecise at times.

Errors sometimes blur meaning.

Supports an assertive claim with reasonable analysis of relevant details, including language and lit. techniques, but some of this analysis could be more insightful.

References the final chapter.

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Writing is clear throughout.

Generally expresses ideas with precision.

May contain one or two errors in conventions or usage, but these do not cause confusion.

Supports an assertive claim with compelling analysis of well-chosen details, including specific language and literary techniques.

References the final chapter.

Shows originality / insight.

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Writing is clear, articulate, and fluent throughout.

Expresses complex ideas with precision.

Minimal to no errors

Comments are overly general, reflecting a lack of textual knowledge.

Doesn't engage with others' ideas, and may not seem particularly attentive.

Makes basically correct but superficial points, or tries to analyze specifics, but misreads the text.

Attentive to others while they're talking, but may not engage much with others' ideas, sticking to the "script" of ideas / comments prepared in advance.

Makes valid, reasonable points with evidence, but this evidence may be less specific or analysis may be less insightful.

Engages with others' ideas, but in a less precise or nuanced way.


Ex) "To piggyback on what ___ said, __________________."

Makes insightful, persuasive points with specific support rooted in the analysis of well-chosen textual details.

Builds on challenges, or complicates ideas of others with specific reasoning:

Ex) "I think ___ was right about ______, but I"m not so sure about ______, because _______."

-May ask helpful questions to seek clarification or move discussion forward.