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Literary Essay 
Literary Critical Essay
Students were asked to read a grade level text, develop a thesis about a central character or the text itself. Then organize their ideas into an essay, with introductory paragraph containing a thesis statement; supporting body paragraphs containing proof from the text, transtion words, and ending with a concluding paragraph which restates the thesis.
Rubric Code: A3A4W6
By ntaylor12345
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Literary Essay
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  Exceeding Standards

Total Points:

4 pts

Meeting Standards

Total Points:

3 pts

Progressing Towards Standards

Total Points:

2 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

Total Points:

1 pts

Intro. Paragraph
10 pts

State thesis Summarize text
Exceeding Standards

Paragraph grabs attention. Has clear, thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so reader knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper.
Thesis is interesting and shows a great deal of thought and creativity.
Meeting Standards

Thesis statement is clear. Paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking.
Thesis shows some thought and creativity.
Progressing Towards Standards

Thesis statement is included but may not clearly outline what the essay's about. It doesn't have much originality. No clear purpose.
Does Not Meet Standards

No clear thesis statement. Reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay.
Body Paragraphs and Organizat
25 pts

Ideas stated
Proof from text provided
Evidence supports thesis
Exceeding Standards

Body paragraphs include proof relating back to the thesis. Each idea proves the thesis.
Use of text quotes to support thesis.

Clear transitions and organization.
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs include proof.

Paragraphs have transitions but may have trouble with organization.
Progressing Towards Standards

Paragraphs have ideas that may not relate to thesis.
Transitions and organization are not very clear.
Lacking explanation and analysis.
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs don't support thesis. No tranisitions, and organization makes it hard to read. Explanation and analysis are confusing, or absent.
Neatness & Timeliness
15 pts

Submitted on time
Quality work
Exceeding Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated. No unnecessary marks.
Submitted on due date.
Meeting Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated. No unnecessary marks.
Submitted on 1 day late.
Progressing Towards Standards

Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated. Few unnecessary marks.
Submitted on 2 days late.
Does Not Meet Standards

Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated. Unnecessary marks.
Submitted on 3 days late.
Grammar and Spelling
25 pts

Clear Communication
Exceeding Standards

No grammar errors.
Paper is written in a way that is clear. Ideas are presented in an insightful and eloquant manner.
Meeting Standards

Few grammar errors.
Paper is clear and ideas are presented well.
Progressing Towards Standards

Several grammar errors. Paper is understandable but not well written, basic language is used.
Does Not Meet Standards

Many grammar errors. Paper is difficult to understand, below level language is used.
Knowledge of Texts
15 pts

Knowledge and Understanding
Exceeding Standards

Thorough and insightful knowledge of text is displayed.
Meeting Standards

Thorough knowledge of text is displayed.
Progressing Towards Standards

Mistaken assumptions are made about the text.
Does Not Meet Standards

Text is completely misunderstood and little to no knowledge of text is exhibited.
Concluding Paragraph
10 pts

Re-state thesis
Use transition phrase/words
Exceeding Standards

Concluding paragraph restates the thesis and leaves the reader with an insightful conclusion.
Meeting Standards

Concluding paragraph restates thesis and leaves reader with a conclusion.
Progressing Towards Standards

Concluding paragraph doesn't restate thesis or leave reader with a concluding thought.
Does Not Meet Standards

Disorganized or no concluding paragraph.





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