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ELA 3 
ELA 4
Literary Analysis
Rubric Code: GX5B497
By driggert
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  5 - A: All

5 pts

4 - B: Brownies

4 pts

3 - C: Cupcakes

3 pts

2 - D

2 pts

1- F

1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Introduces the essay's general topic. Includes a clear thesis statement about the theme of "Night"
5 - A: All

Introduces the general topic that is engaging for the intended audience. Clearly expresses and the theme in the thesis statement. The thesis statement is relevant to the book, "Night".
4 - B: Brownies

Includes a thesis statement that is clearly related to the theme of the book.
3 - C: Cupcakes

Includes a thesis statement that relates to the theme of the book.
2 - D

Includes a thesis statement. The thesis statement is not clearly stated or does not relate to the theme of the book.
1- F

No evidence of a clear thesis statement.
Organization/Conclusion

Includes multiple paragraphs that are organized logically to support the claim. Includes skillful transitions. Includes a clearly drawn conclusion.
5 - A: All

Essay in organized logically in a manner with a skillful use of transitions. A clear conclusion is drawn from the evidence.
4 - B: Brownies

Essay is organized logically with transitions for each paragraph. A conclusion is included.
3 - C: Cupcakes

Essay shows some organization. Includes some transitions. Conclusion is included.
2 - D

Essay lacks a logical organization. Includes a few transitions. Conclusion is irrelevant, incomplete, or missing.
1- F

No evidence of logical organization. Few transitions are used. Conclusion is missing.
Textual evidence

Direct quotes are included that support the theme of the book. These quotes are relevant to the theme.
5 - A: All

Provides direct quotes from the book, "Night". A minimum of four direct quotes are used in the analysis. Each quote is relevant to the claim the author is making about the theme of the book.
4 - B: Brownies

Provides direct quotes from the book, "Night". Three direct quotes are used in the analysis. Most of the quotes are relevant about the claim the author is making about the theme of the book.
3 - C: Cupcakes

Provides direct quotes from the book, "Night". Two direct quotes are used in the analysis. Some of the quotes are relevant about the claim the author is making about the theme of the book.
2 - D

Provides direct quotes from the book, "Night". One direct quote is used in the analysis. Some of the quotes are relevant about the claim the author is making about the theme of the book.
1- F

No direct quotes are included from the text.
Developing support

Each quote is clearly explained. The explanation relates the quote to the theme of the book. Explanations are insightful and reveal sophisticated understanding of the theme.
5 - A: All

For each direct quote, the author clearly explains the meaning of the quote. This explanation also includes its relationship to the theme. Explanations are analytical and insightful.
4 - B: Brownies

The author provides some explanation of all of the direct quotes. These explanations may not be tied to the theme or may not be clearly explained.
3 - C: Cupcakes

The author provides explanations for some of the direct quotes, but not all of them. These explanations may not be clearly or completely explained.
2 - D

The author provides minimal explanations for the direct quotes. These explanations may not be relevant to the theme.
1- F

No explanations are provided for the direct quotes.
MLA Citation

For each direct quote, the author correctly uses MLA citation.
5 - A: All

The in-text citations are 100% complete, and they follow MLA format.
4 - B: Brownies

The in-text citations are included and mostly complete with only minor details.
3 - C: Cupcakes

The in-text citations are only partially completed or do not follow MLA format.
2 - D

The in-text citations are missing or do not follow MLA format.
1- F

No in-text citations are included.
Works Cited

Works Cited information is written using MLA citation style.
5 - A: All

The Works Cited information is 100% complete, and all of the MLA guidelines are followed.
4 - B: Brownies

A Works Cited is included, all of the information is provided, but in contains minor errors.
3 - C: Cupcakes

A Works Cited is included, all of the information is provided, but contains significant errors.
2 - D

A Works Cited is included, but is missing information, and includes multiple errors.
1- F

No Works Cited information is included.
Grammatical Conventions

The essay includes correct spelling, school grammatical conventions, including punctuation, capitalization, formal tone and sentence structure.
5 - A: All

No errors
4 - B: Brownies

Relatively error free. Minor errors in grammatical convention that do not get in the way of the intended reader understanding the analysis.
3 - C: Cupcakes

Some errors in grammatical conventions that may mildly hinder the intended reader's understanding of the analysis.
2 - D

Frequent errors in grammatical conventions that interferes with the intended reader's understanding of the analysis.
1- F

Numerous errors of many kinds.
Formatting/Length

Includes the following: Times New Roman, Black ink, font size 12, double spaced, title, name, page numbers, and appropriate length.
5 - A: All

Follows all of the formatting guidelines. 750 words or longer.
4 - B: Brownies

Follows the formatting guidelines. 600-749 words in length.
3 - C: Cupcakes

Follows most of the guidelines. Is 599-500 words in length.
2 - D

Missing significant formatting elements. Is 499 - 400 words in length.
1- F

Missing significant formatting elements. Is 399 or fewer words in length.




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