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Literature Evaluation 
Argumentative Writing 2016-17
Students evaluate their Midwest author novel; students evaluate the memoir Night
Rubric Code: KCX754
By Schunke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literature Evaluation essay
  Meets/Exceeds Standards

Points Possible: 5-4

(N/A)

Almost Meets Standards

Points Possible: 3-2

(N/A)

Falls Short of Standards

Points Possible: 1

(N/A)

Proofreading

-Font
-Formatting
-Spelling
-Mechanics
Meets/Exceeds Standards

It's apparent the writing was carefully proofread.
Almost Meets Standards

The writing needed more attentive proofreading.
Falls Short of Standards

The writing contains numerous spelling and/or mechanical errors.
Introduction

-Attention Getter
-Bridge
-Thesis
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The writer uses an effective hook or one that was assigned; the writer effectively bridges the hook to the thesis; the thesis includes TAG, a clearly stated position, and three descriptive evaluation criteria.
Almost Meets Standards

The hook needs to be stronger; information that bridges the hook and thesis needs more development; the thesis needs more focus (TAG).
Falls Short of Standards

The intro is missing an effective hook, TAG/bridge, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Support of Thesis

-Characteristics from
the checklist
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The writer clearly identifies the literary characteristic of the book, noting the importance of it; provides effective textual evidence (either paraphrases or quotes) and explanations that are convincing and effectively support their opinion; a correct MLA citation is included.
Almost Meets Standards

The writer needs to go into more depth with their discussion of the literary characteristic, either by adding explanations, clarifying their opinion, or providing more effective examples/support (textual); lacking a citation.
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Organization

-Focused Ideas
-Transitions
-Flow
-Word Choice
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The essay is focused; excellent flow and arrangement of ideas; word choice is unique and effective for the assignment.
Almost Meets Standards

The essay lacks particular focus; the paper's ideas should have a more consistent, easy reading flow; word choice should be more varied and interesting
Falls Short of Standards

The paper has very poor organization, which greatly affects the flow of ideas; below average use of vocabulary.
Conclusion

-Restated thesis
-Summary
-Closure
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The writer effectively wraps up the review by providing a restatement of their thesis, a summary of their main points, and excellent closure (recommendation or other technique).
Almost Meets Standards

The writer does provide a wrap to the review; however, it lacks the necessary effectiveness due to missing, unorganized, or incomplete criteria.
Falls Short of Standards

The conclusion is missing too many necessary criteria.




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