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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
After reading the following selections by writers of the American Revolution, craft a literary analysis essay that develops a reasoned understanding of the ideas shared between these writers and supports the understanding with references to the texts. Your writing should also include elaboration that describes in what manner these ideas can be seen in modern conceptions of the American life. Essential Questions to Include: What is their view of God? What are their values? How do they define truth? Are they optimistis or pessimists about life? What is their view of society? Who is their ultimate authority? What is their view of education? Do they view mankind as inherently good, evil, or something in between?
Rubric Code:
VX2C298
By
margaretdoyle
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Literary Analysis
Unacceptable
5 pts
Approaches Expectations
6 pts
Meets Expectations
7.5 pts
Above Expectations
8.5 pts
Outstanding
10 pts
Introduction
Unacceptable
No introduction
Approaches Expectations
Introduction does not introduce required information. Doesn't fit with argument of the essay.
Meets Expectations
Introduction provides required information but does not grab attention.
Above Expectations
Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Outstanding
Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Thesis
Unacceptable
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
Approaches Expectations
Thesis is unclear and unsupported, or misunderstands assignment or the text.
Meets Expectations
Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Above Expectations
Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Outstanding
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Interpretation is supported throughout with concrete details & appropriate commentary.
Topic Sentences
Unacceptable
Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.
Approaches Expectations
Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Meets Expectations
Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Above Expectations
Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Outstanding
Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.
Evidence
Unacceptable
Little or no evidence to support argument.
Approaches Expectations
Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Meets Expectations
Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.
Above Expectations
Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.
Outstanding
Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persusasive and effective choices in evidence.
Explanation/Analysis
Unacceptable
Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Approaches Expectations
Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Meets Expectations
Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Above Expectations
Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Outstanding
Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Conclusion
Unacceptable
No conclusion
Approaches Expectations
Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Meets Expectations
Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Above Expectations
Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Outstanding
Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Spelling and Grammar
Unacceptable
Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Approaches Expectations
Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations
2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Above Expectations
0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Outstanding
Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Keywords:
American Revolution; American Dream; Literature; Essay; Analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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