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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

Powered by iRubric 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



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