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Literary Analysis Rubric
Outstanding Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations
ApproachingExpectations
Unacceptable
Intro/Conclusion
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o Introduction grabsattention andprovides meaningful
context to apersuasive argument
o Conclusion
effectively restatesthe argument, butfresh language
andmeaningful insightleaves reader
wanting more
9 8
o Introduction sparkssome interest andeffectively
introduces
reasonable argumento
Conclusion restatesarguments, but uses newlanguage and
showsunderstanding of the bigpicture
7 6
o Introduction provides contextfor the argument but
isobvious and/or basic
o
Conclusion restates arguments,but recycles previousstatements
verbatim
5
o Introduction orconclusion does notflow with the
argument of the papero
Introduction orconclusion containsblanket or
vaguestatements; needsdevelopment to beeffective
4 3
o No introductionand/or conclusion
2 1
Thesis
_____
o
Argument is clearlyarticulated andpersuasive, containsan
original opinion
9 8
o
Thesis presents areasonable opinion,argument is clear
andfocused
7 6
o
Thesis is a plausible argument;contains a legitimate
opinion,but somewhat broad and basic
5
o
Thesis demonstratesmisunderstanding ofthe prompt or
text
4 3
o
Thesis not evident;thesis is a fact orplot summary;
thesisnot in correctposition
2 1 Topic Sentencesand Transitions
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o Topic sentences
contribute to thehighly persuasivenature of the
argument
9 8
o Topic sentences
articulate preciseargument; logicallylinked to thesis
7 6
o Topic sentences are present
and make an argumentconnected to the thesis;however, ideas are
obvious and
basic
5
o Topic sentences are
not linked to the thesiso
Topic sentences showmisunderstanding or
prompt or text
4 3
o Topic sentences not
evidento
Topic sentences arefacts or summaries
2 1
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Evidence
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o You have chosen,
for the most part,the best evidence tosupport your point
o Evidence is highly
persuasive andeffective insupporting yourargument
9 8
o Your evidence is
believable andconvincing and supportsyour argument
7 6
o Evidence is present, but
superficial
5
o Evidence chosen does
not supportthesis/topic sentences
o Textual evidence isirrelevant
4 3
o Little or no
evidence;
2 1Commentary
_____
o Creative/originalideas and
insights;extensivecommentary,refreshing; goes
beyond obvious andbasic commentary
9 8
o Analysis is believableand convincing, a
fewassertions may lackspecific examples, butassertions are still
clearly
connected to theargument
7 6
o Analysis supports yourargument, but ideas
areobvious and basic
5
o Ideas lackdevelopment;misunderstanding ofprompt or
text;illogical argument;
4 3
o Analysis not presentsimply plotsummary
o Analysis does notaddress the prompt
2 1Style,
Vocabulary,SentenceStructure
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o Sophisticated vocabulary; sentence variety;
quotationsare smoothlyblended
9 8
o Effectively blends directquotation withexplanatory words
andphrases to introduce thequotation and facilitatenarrative flow;
stillattempting advanced
vocabulary
7 6
o Blend quoted materialsmoothly; but sentencestructure
lack variety- basic andobvious; attempts toincorporate more
advanced
vocabulary
5
o Problems withsentence clarity,redundancy; somequotes
stand alone;some vague sentences;little use of class
vocabulary or sentence
variety
4 3
o Serious problems with coherence andsentence
clarity;most sentences needrevision; mostquotes stand aloneand
lack
introduction/connection to thepaper
2 1
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Mechanics andCoherence
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o Perfect!
(or 1 or 2 minor errors)
9 8
o Effective punctuation;
close to perfect
7 6
o Minor problems with
coherence, grammar, spelling,punctuation, but does notinterfere
with theunderstanding of paper
5
o Several distracting
problems withspelling, grammar,punctuation,coherence;
citations
incorrect
4 3
o Major spelling,
grammar,punctuation errors;distracts andinterferes with
understanding ofpaper; citations non-existent
2 1
Comments: Average: _____ / 9
Grading Scale: 1= 50 2=60 3= 65 4= 70 5=75 6= 85 7= 90 8= 95
9=100
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Reflection QuestionsPlease answer these questions
before turning in your essay. You must write your answer in
complete sentences.
1) What’s something in your essay that you’re proud
of?
2) What do you think could be improved? What do you
want suggestions on when I read your essay?
3) Is there anything else you think I need to know in
order to grade your essay fairly?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rubric Reflection Please answer this question
after you have received your graded essay back.
Do you think the grade you received on your essay was too high,
too low, or just right? In a well-written paragraph explain why,
using specific examples from the rubricand your essay to prove your
opinion about your grade.
If you can argue convincingly that your grade should be higher,
I may choose to do so. In no instance will your grade be lowered,
so please answer honestly. Your answerto this question will count
as a homework grade.
