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Close Reading/Critical Analysis Rubric 
Close Reading (Info Text) Rubric
Rubric Code: EXW4833
By routheles
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceeds

4 pts

Meets

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Does not meet

1 pts

General Response to Task

Exceeds

Identifies and introduces the central themes and ideas of the text in the introduction. Shows control of these ideas in the topic sentences and with the evidence used to support the arguments. Thesis/argument is compelling, original, specific, and includes a well-crafted position and rationale.
Meets

Identifies and introduces the central themes and ideas of the text in the introduction. Introduces these ideas with the topic sentences and with the evidence used to support the arguments. Thesis/argument is specific, and includes a well-crafted position and rationale.
Needs Improvement

May identify and introduce the central themes and ideas of the text in the introduction. Sometimes introduces these ideas with the topic sentences and with the evidence used to support the arguments. Thesis/argument may be present and may not include an effective position and/or rationale.
Does not meet

Does not identify or introduce the central themes and ideas of the text in the introduction. Central ideas are not conveyed in the topic sentences and with the evidence used to support the arguments is ineffective or off-topic. Thesis/argument may be present but does not include an effective position and/or rationale.
Word Choice Analysis

Exceeds

Offers in-depth analysis of the authors' word choice in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence, including figurative, connotative, and literal meanings. Offers a complex reading of words and wording that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole.
Meets

Offers analysis of the authors' word choice in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence, including figurative, connotative, and literal meanings. Attempts a complex reading of words and wording that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole, but may occasionally fall back on cliches.
Needs Improvement

Offers some analysis of the authors' word choice in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence, including figurative, connotative, and literal meanings. Attempts a reading of words and wording that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole, but may occasionally fall back on cliches or may not make effective connections.
Does not meet

Offers little if any analysis of the authors' word choice in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. The attempt at reading words and wording that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole may not be present or may be superficial. Reading may be cliche or unconnected to the meaning or theme of the larger work.
Diction/Syntax Analysis

Exceeds

Offers in-depth analysis of the diction, syntax, phrasing, and tone in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. Offers a complex reading of these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole.
Meets

Offers analysis of the diction, syntax, phrasing, and tone in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. Attempts a complex reading of these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole, but may occasionally fall short.
Needs Improvement

Offers some analysis of the diction, syntax, phrasing, and tone in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. Attempts a reading of these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole, but may occasionally fall short or may not make effective connections.
Does not meet

Offers little if any analysis of diction, syntax, phrasing, and tone in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. The attempt at reading these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole may not be present or may be superficial. Reading may be unconnected to the meaning or theme of the larger work.
Source Details Analysis

Exceeds

Offers in-depth analysis of source details such as point of view, action,conflict, contradictions, imagery, and allusions in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. Offers a complex reading of these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole.
Meets

Offers analysis of source details such as point of view, action,conflict, contradictions, imagery, and allusions in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. Attempts a complex reading of these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole, but may occasionally fall short.
Needs Improvement

Offers some analysis of source details such as point of view, action,conflict, contradictions, imagery, and allusions in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. Attempts a reading of these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole, but may occasionally fall short or may not make effective connections. Student may offer plot summery in lieu of analysis.
Does not meet

Offers little if any analysis of source details such as point of view, action,conflict, contradictions, imagery, and allusions in the assigned passage or in the passage used as the textual evidence. The attempt at reading these elements that informs the meaning of the larger work as a whole may not be present or may be superficial. Reading may be unconnected to the meaning or theme of the larger work.
MLA Format/Citations

Exceeds

The student uses MLA format correctly and cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that is formatted correctly.
Meets

The student uses MLA format correctly most of the time; cites all quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly. In addition, student includes a Works Cited page that, for the most part, is formatted correctly.
Needs Improvement

Some parts of MLA format are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. Works Cited page is included but is formatted incorrectly.
Does not meet

The student does not use correct MLA format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism. No Works Cited page is included.



Keywords:
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