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Literary Analysis Rubric 
Literary Analysis Rubric
Rubric to assess students' ability to construct a critical analysis that uses textual evidence to defend an argument
Rubric Code: GX5999C
By sandrewssomsd
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Non existent

0 pts

Inconsistant

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Very Good / Excellent

15 pts

Thesis Statement

Non existent

Thesis missing.
Inconsistant

Writer's stance on the argument (thesis) is not clear.
Good

Writer states argument. Argument is somewhat developed.
Very Good / Excellent

Writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained.
Introduction

Includes book title and author, thesis statement and attention grabber.
Non existent

Introduction not clear or missing.
Inconsistant

Introduction does not include a thesis statement or thesis strands.
Good

Introduction includes a thesis statement and thesis strands.
Very Good / Excellent

Has a clear introduction, thesis statements and thesis strands that relate to the body paragraphs and conclusion.
Body Paragraphs

Topic sentences and textual evidence.
Non existent

Body paragraphs missing or do not include evidence to support claim.
Inconsistant

Body paragraphs do not relate to the thesis statement and thesis strands. B paragraphs are not clear.
Good

Body paragraphs relate to the thesis strands, although they may not include topic sentences or be clear. At least two body paragraphs.
Very Good / Excellent

Body paragraphs have topic sentences that relate to the thesis strands and run-on logically. Conclusion summarizes the point of the essay. At least three body paragraphs.
Conclusion

Wraps up paper, evidence and thesis statement.
Non existent

Conclusion missing or does not relate to the paper.
Inconsistant

Main points are not restated in the conclusion clearly and there is no connection back to the introduction.
Good

The main points are restated clearly but not in a new way. There is a connection back to the introduction but it needs to be clearer.
Very Good / Excellent

The main points are restated clearly and in a new way. There is a clear connection back to the introduction.
Textual Evidence

Includes quotes from the book.
Non existent

Evidence missing.
Inconsistant

Evidence is not specific. Writer does not include at least three pieces of textual evidence. Evidence is simple and not fully explored. Evidence does not support the writer's argument/thesis.
Good

Includes at least three textual references to back up thesis, but they are not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence is not specific and/or does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.
Very Good / Excellent

Includes at least three textual references to back up thesis. This evidence is specific and thoroughly examined. Evidence is quoted or paraphrased and clearly supports the writer's argument.
Mechanics

Includes properly formatted citations.
Non existent

Does not include citations in MLA format.
Inconsistant

The submission clearly has not been edited. There are numerous spelling, punctuation errors, and sentence structure problems.
Good

There are few spelling errors. Student uses mostly proper grammar, including correct punctuation and sentence structure in most cases.
Very Good / Excellent

Uses correct grammar, including spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Sentences are complete. Student uses capitalization where needed. Work has clearly been edited.
Work Cited

Work cited page, graphic organizer and rough draft attached.
Non existent

Missing all components.
Inconsistant

Does not include any of the components.
Good

Includes some of the components.
Very Good / Excellent

Includes all components.



Keywords:
  • Critical, Analysis, Textual Evidence, Argument


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