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English 101 "Araby" argumentative essay 
English 026 Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: X82C3B
By allisonic
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Rubric: Literary Analysis Essay
90 available points
  Excellent

20

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair/Adequate

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Introduction/Thesis

30 possible points
Excellent

Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic.

30 points
Good

Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits some analytical thinking.

20 points
Fair/Adequate

Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may be named.


10 points
Poor

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.


5 points
Organization & Analysis

20 possible points
Excellent

Paragraphs begin with topic sentences, relate to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis.
Good

Most supporting paragraphs relate to thesis, and sometimes offer textual support. Transitions are used but are sometimes abrupt. Conclusion sums up argument and relates to thesis.
Fair/Adequate

Supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. There are few quotes or quotes are incorrectly executed. Some transitions are used. Conclusion mostly connects to thesis.
Poor

Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included; conclusion does not connect to thesis.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling

20 possible points
Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. The title of the work and evidence from the work are correctly capitalized and punctuated throughout.
Good

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Most conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Fair/Adequate

There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling that affect clarity.
Poor

There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling which affect the clarity of the essay severely .
MLA format and citations

20 possible points
Excellent

The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly.
Good

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; mostly cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly.
Fair/Adequate

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly.
Poor

Student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism.




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