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Fiction Analysis 
Rubric Code: A38767
By vondadavenport
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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Introduction

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Intro. is empty of meaning. Thesis may not be evident or clear. May forget the title and author. No thesis or poorly written thesis.
2

The introduction states the main idea, but doesn't preview the paper or isn't interesting. Weaker thesis present.
3

Introduction is adequate and presents thesis. Appropriately introduces the author and work. Clear (but maybe boring) thesis.
4

Introduction clearly sttes the main idea and previews the structure of the paper, but isn't as interesting as possible. Clear and engaging thesis.
5

Introduction is powerful and insightful and presents the thesis in a compelling way, previewing the essay structurally. Beautiful thesis
Topic Sentences/Unity

1

Not present or poorly worded topic sentences
2

Topic sentences present but do not tie to the thesis strongly enough
3

Topic sentences are relevant but leave several key words/points undiscussed
4

Topic sentences are relevant and clear
5

Topic sentences masterfully weave the key words from the thesis as they unfold throughout the paper
Support/Content

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There is little or no support. The writer seems to ramble.
2

There is some support which vaguely relate to the topic sentences/thesis.
3

Support is mostly paraphrase than direct. Some quoted passages may be too long or too short, not adequately filling their responsibilities.
4

Support is present, somewhat detailed--but may be embedded awkwardl. Level of support may vary from paragraph to paragraph.
5

Support is detailed, specific, and embedded. Level of support is consistent throughout essay.
Elaboration/Discussion

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Little or no relevant discussion of ideas/ Misreading or misunderstanding of the piece
2

Some discussion of ideas, more focused on "what" instead of "why"
3

Relevant discussion, may be simplistic and inconsistent from paragraph to paragraph
4

Relevant telling gives quality ideas that go beyond the predictable or obvious
5

Discussion acknowledges complexities of the piece, reveals a sophisticated understanding of the passage
Transitions (Fluency)

1

Ideas do not link well
2

Some evidence of transitions and repeated key words, but some connections may still be fuzzy
3

Clear effort with transition, but there is little variety
4

A variety of sentence links: repeated key words and standard transition words, phrases
5

A sophisticated weaving of ideas is present using organization, repeated key words, and transitions
Gram/Spell/Cap/Punct

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Numerous errors distract the reader...may be major or minor
2

An effort in editing is clear, but there are still some obvious errors...mostly minor
3

No major errors, titles are punctuated correctly
May be one or two punctuation errors
4

Clean paper...
5

Squeaky clean paper
Conclusion

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No conclusion or one that is empty of meaning
2

Attempt at a conclusion, but the connection to the thesis may not be understood
3

Conclusion brings essay to a close, but not powerfully or memorably
4

Conclusion ties paper well, reflects on thesis, and is satisfying
5

Conclusion is graceful, employing a "master" technique which leads to poweful understanding




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