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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
LX529XA
By
mgladin
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Literary Analysis
Exemplary
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Emerging
2 pts
Not Evident
1 pts
Introduction
Exemplary
Intro. grabs attention in a unique and inventive way, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Proficient
Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Emerging
Introduction provides required information but does not grab attention.
Not Evident
Introduction does not introduce required information. Doesn't fit with argument of the essay.
Thesis
Exemplary
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Interpretation is supported throughout with concrete details & appropriate commentary.
Proficient
Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Emerging
Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Not Evident
No thesis evident or thesis not justified by the rest of essay. Thesis is not argumentative; it is fact (from text) or is plot summary
Topic Sentences
Exemplary
Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.
Proficient
Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Emerging
Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Not Evident
Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.
Evidence
Exemplary
Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persusasive and effective choices in evidence.
Proficient
Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.
Emerging
Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.
Not Evident
Little or no evidence to support argument.
Explanation/Analysis
Exemplary
Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Proficient
Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Emerging
Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Not Evident
Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Conclusion
Exemplary
Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Proficient
Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Emerging
Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Not Evident
No conclusion
Spelling and Grammar
Exemplary
Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Proficient
0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Emerging
2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Not Evident
Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Total
Exemplary
Proficient
Emerging
Not Evident
Keywords:
Literature; Essay; Analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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