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Literary Analysis Essay 
Literary Analysis Essay
Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: F236B53
By piker2022
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Subject: English  
Type: Survey  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceeds expectations

90 pts

Meets expectation

80 pts

Below expectation

70 pts

Missing or serious problems

60 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Exceeds expectations

Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement
that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. Iogical progression through the paragrapgh and sound critical thinking.
Meets expectation

Introduction contains a thesis statement.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging.
Below expectation

Ineffective opening.
Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description.
Missing or serious problems

The introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay.
Body Paragraphs

Exceeds expectations

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to show a deep understanding of the literary work.
transision provides smoth flow
Meets expectation

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented with accurate textual evidence, but they could be better developed with explict
interpretative commentries,
adequate transion and closing sentences.
Below expectation

Many of the paragraphs are missing essential ideas. The details and eupporting ideas focus on one sense, no explict interpretation. weak transision.
Missing or serious problems

Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples and supporting ideas are either wrong or lacking. no transions.
Quote Presentation Style

Exceeds expectations

writing reflects analytical thinking; clear reasoning present; inferential ideas present; balances text evidence/events and commentary well; student engaged in writing process;
Meets expectation

writing does reflect some critical, analytical understanding of the liteary text; inconsistent; more development of commentary needed;some imbalance of textual evidence;
Below expectation

little critical/analysis of the liteary text; essay lacks focus; little to none literary evidance present; too much summary; vague statements,
Missing or serious problems

No literay analysis provided, fail to fulfill requirements for essay; little to no understanding of the text.
Overall Organization

Exceeds expectations

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid critical thinking .
Meets expectation

Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.

Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Below expectation

The flow of the essay from an idea to an idea is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.
Missing or serious problems

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Style: Flow, tone, word choice

Exceeds expectations

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being discussed.
Meets expectation

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.
Below expectation

Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped
Missing or serious problems

writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.
Mechanics of writing

Mechanics of writing :spelling, punctuation, grammar)
Exceeds expectations

No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Meets expectation

A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.

A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Below expectation

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Missing or serious problems

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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