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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric 
Used for Characterization Essay based on Suzy and Leah
Rubric Code: QXX76BX
By jelockrow2
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
100 %
  Excellent

6 pts

Satisfactory

5.25 pts

Acceptable

4.5 pts

Near Expectations

3.75 pts

Below Expectations

3.5 pts

Unacceptable

3 pts

Meaning (Overall Understanding)
20 %

Overall understanding of the text and ability to interpret the text beyond a literal level.
Excellent

Insightful interpretations of the text w/analysis that goes well beyond a literal level.
Satisfactory

Accurate interpretations of the text w/analysis that goes beyond a literal level.
Acceptable

Accurate understanding of the text but mostly literal interpretations.
Near Expectations

Mostly accurate understanding of the text and some interpretations w/a tendency to retell.
Below Expectations

Confused or partially inaccurate understanding of the text and unclear interpretations.
Unacceptable

Little to no evidence of understanding and/or interpretations.
Text Evidence
20 %

Body Paragraphs:
Provide text evidence to support the thesis
Excellent

Text evidence clearly supports the thesis & claim. Evidence is thoroughly analyzed and explained. Writing is insightful.
Satisfactory

Text evidence supports the thesis & claim. Evidence is analyzed and explained.
Acceptable

Text evidence relates to the thesis & claim. Evidence is explained.
Near Expectations

Most text evidence relates to the thesis & claim. Evidence is only partially explained.
Below Expectations

Lacks text evidence or evidence is inaccurate or unrelated. Evidence lacks clear explanation.
Unacceptable

Little or no accurate/related evidence. Evidence not analyzed or explained.
Organization
20 %

Clear essay structure
Follows format given
Excellent

Powerful and relevant hook, clear thesis, necessary background information; topic sentences and smooth transitions
Satisfactory

Relevant hook, clear thesis statement, background information; topic sentences and mostly successful transitions
Acceptable

Hook, thesis, background information; Lacks clear connections or transitions; may not flow smoothly
Near Expectations

Missing one of the following elements (or seriously flawed) Hook, thesis, background; inconsistent transitions.
Below Expectations

Missing more than one of the following elements (or seriously flawed) Hook, thesis, background; very few transitions used.
Unacceptable

Required elements missing or seriously flawed. Writing shows a complete lack of organization. No transitions evident.
Language
10 %

Word choice and sentence variety
Excellent

Use language that is precise and content-specific; Incorporate a wide range of varied sentence patterns.
Satisfactory

Use language that is accurate and incorporate varied sentence patterns.
Acceptable

Use appropriate language and make some attempt to use sentence variety but with uneven success.
Near Expectations

Rely on basic vocabulary and rely on a limited range of syntactic structures.
Below Expectations

Use language that is imprecise or inaccurate and reveal a limited knowledge of sentence structure.
Unacceptable

Use language that is confused or rambling and include numerous sentence fragments and run-ons.
Conventions
10 %

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage
Excellent

Demonstrate control of the conventions with essentially no errors.
Satisfactory

Demonstrate control of the conventions, exhibiting errors only when using sophisticated language/sentence structure.
Acceptable

Demonstrate basic control, exhibiting occasional errors that do not hinder comprehension.
Near Expectations

Exhibit frequent errors that can hinder comprehension
Below Expectations

Exhibit frequent errors that make comprehension difficult (e.g. subject-verb agreement).
Unacceptable

Exhibit numerous errors of several kinds.
Revisions and Drafts
15 %

Multiple Drafts
Drafts thoroughly revised and edited
Excellent

Multiple drafts; each draft shows thoughtful & insightful revision including new ideas.
Satisfactory

Multiple drafts; drafts show thoughtful revision & new insight.
Acceptable

Revisions show improvement in both writing and understanding.
Near Expectations

Revisions show improvement in writing and/or understanding
Below Expectations

Revisions show only minor changes or mainly editing.
Unacceptable

No revisions or changes made.
Notes and Graphic Oraganizers
5 %

Character Essay Analysis
Introduction to Conclusion
Excellent

Organizers are complete, detailed and thoughtful
Satisfactory

Organizers are complete and thoughtful
Acceptable

Organizers are complete
Near Expectations

One or both organizers only partially complete
Below Expectations

Only one organizer included
Unacceptable

No organizers included




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