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Literary Analysis 
Literary Analysis
Intro, thesis, body example paragraphs, conclusion, conventions, textual evidence
Rubric Code: LXW7259
By csirmon
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis
  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Below Expectations

2 pts

Fails to meet requirements

1 pts

Introduction and Thesis Statement

Exceeds Expectations

The hook is creative and draws in the reader. The thesis statement is clear, names the topic of the essay, and outlines the main points to be discussed.
Meets Expectations

The introduction includes a thesis statement and
is mostly effective.
The thesis statement
states the author's argument and
somewhat outlines
the main points.
Below Expectations

The introduction is
somewhat effective.
The thesis statement
outlines some of the main points to be discussed but does not
clearly state the author's claim.
Fails to meet requirements

The thesis
statement does not
state the author's claim and does not preview
what will be
discussed.
Support from the text

Exceeds Expectations

Each of the 3 quotations is thoughtfully introduced before the evidence is cited. The author clearly explains his or her interpretation of the quotation as well as explains how it supports the main thesis. The evidence convinces the reader of the author's argument.
Meets Expectations

Each of the 3 quotations is introduced before the evidence is cited. The author clearly explains his or her interpretation of the quotation as well as explains how it supports the main thesis.
Below Expectations

The author cites 3 quotations and provides an explanation of his or her interpretation. The quotations are not introduced or it is not clear how the interpretation supports the main thesis.
Fails to meet requirements

The author does not include 3 quotations or the evidence is not clearly explained.
Conclusion

Exceeds Expectations

The conclusion is strong
and leaves the reader
solidly understanding the writer's position. An
effective restatement of
the thesis is included. The author extends the thesis to another level of explanation.
Meets Expectations

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position.
The author's thesis is
restated.
Below Expectations

The conclusion is
recognizable. The
author's thesis is
restated.
Fails to meet requirements

The thesis is not
restated or is found
in the same wording
as the introduction.
No new information is provided.
Conventions

Exceeds Expectations

Author makes no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. The paper is written in a formal voice, in the present tense, and correctly formatted per MLA rules.
Meets Expectations

Author makes few
errors in grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation. The paper is written in a formal voice, in the present tense, and correctly formatted per MLA rules.
Below Expectations

Author makes some
errors in grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation that
distract the reader from
the content. The paper is written in a formal voice, in the present tense, and correctly formatted per MLA rules.
Fails to meet requirements

Author makes
excessive errors in
grammar, spelling,
or punctuation that
distract the reader
from the content. The paper is not written in a formal voice, is not written in the present tense, or does not follow MLA rules.



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