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Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay

Analyzing Themes through characterization, symbolism and figurative language in Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Rubric Code: D3CAW3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Needs Improvement 4 pts	Average 7 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Logical Order	Needs Improvement Paper was not logically organized. Introduction, body and conclusion were not evident. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. A large part of the writing prompt was not answered. The Jane Shaffer method is not used at all.	Average Paper was organized poorly. Introduction, body, and conclusion are in developing stages. The topics are divided, but not clearly. Most of the writing prompt was answered. The Jane Shaffer method is used incorrectly.	Excellent Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident. The topics are clearly divided and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered. The Jane Shaffer method is used correctly in the essay.
Argument/Voice	Needs Improvement The paper has no or very few arguments. It is not persuasive in nature.	Average The paper has some good arguments. It does a fairly good job of persuading the reader.	Excellent The paper has a clear and definite argument. The paper does a very good job of persuading the reader. The essay effectively explains the theme of tolerance and acceptance using two examples each of characterization, symbolism, and figurative language.
Sentence Variation	Needs Improvement There are almost no varied sentence patterns. Quotes are not integrated properly, or at all.	Average Varied sentence patterns are developing. Quotes are mostly integrated properly. There is only one quote per body paragraph. They are not fully explained.	Excellent Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Quotes are integrated properly. There are two quotes per body paragraph at least. They are explained properly.
Vocabulary	Needs Improvement The paper includes no diverse language. It is not appropriate for the assignment or the audience. The vocabulary is not challenging. Much of the language is ambiguous.	Average The paper includes somewhat diverse language. It is mostly appropriate for the assignment and audience. The vocabulary is mildly challenging. Some language is ambiguous.	Excellent The paper includes diverse and scholarly language. The language is appropriate for the assignment and the audience. The vocabulary is challenging and concise.
Transitions	Needs Improvement The paper has no transitions.	Average The paper has a few transitions. Transitions are developing.	Excellent The paper has smooth and effective transitions throughout the paper.
Conventions/Grammar	Needs Improvement The paper contains 5 or more grammatical errors. It does not flow and has significant errors.	Average The paper contains 2-4 grammatical errors. It flows fairly well and has minor errors.	Excellent The paper contains 1 or less grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.
Core Criteria
	Needs Improvement 5 pts	Average 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Evidence	Needs Improvement The paper contains 1 ore no quotes from the novel. MLA formatting is done incorrectly. The quotes are not integrated into the paper.	Average The paper contains at least 2 quotes from the novel. MLA formatting is used correctly most of the time. The quotes are inefficiently integrated into the paper. Commentary is not present in all cases.	Excellent The paper contains at least 4 quotes from the novel. They are formatted according to MLA format. They are correctly integrated into the paper. The Jane Shaffer method is clearly used.
Formatting	Needs Improvement Paper is not formatted correctly. The font type and/or size is incorrect. The heading is incorrect. The paper is missing part or all of the header. The paper is not double spaced.	Average The paper is mostly formatted correctly.	Excellent The paper is formatted perfectly. with heading, double spacing and MLA format of paragraphs & margins.

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English

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