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Literary Analysis Rubric 
Literary Analysis Rubric
Rubric for literary analysis - Student will interpret and analyze a work of literary merit. Students are expected to consider the role of syntax, diction, the effect of voice, tone, and imagery in a work of literary merit. Students may be required to consider the use of symbolism, allegory, and allusion in the work. Rubric Based on Jones College Prep Rubric
Rubric Code: G2W7B27
By mayteach74
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Insufficient

1 pts

Partially Sufficient

2 pts

Sufficient

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Analysis and Synthesis

The essay shows understanding of the text considered. Essay exhibits original interpretation of the the text and execution of the prompt.
Insufficient

Exhibits little or no understanding of the text, audience, and/or purpose for the writing task. May offer an unclear interpretation of the text with no analysis.
Partially Sufficient

Exhibits a valid though basic understanding of the text, audience, and/or purpose for writing task. May partial explain or have a somewhat literal interpretation of text with some analysis.
Sufficient

Exhibits a valid and complete understanding of the text, topic, audience, and purpose for writing task. May offer clear explicit interpretations of the text with analysis that goes beyond the literal.
Exemplary

Exhibits a valid and in-depth understanding of the topic, audience, and purpose of writing task. Will offer clear, explicit, and insightful interpretations of text with analysis that is sophisticated.
Development

Ideas are presented in a logical fashion. Textural evidence is incorporated within the essay to support each point and to support the overall thesis.
Insufficient

Attempts to some development of ideas, but textual evidence is vague, irrelevant, or unjustified with inconsistent citation. Development reveals little to no understanding of the author's use of language and literary elements. Fails to connect text to analysis.
Partially Sufficient

Exhibits brief or partial development of ideas, using some textual evidence with some form of citation. Exhibits a vague or limited understanding of the author's use of language and literary elements.
Sufficient

Exhibits uneven development of ideas. Some ideas are developed more fully than others using relevant textual evidence that is correctly cited. Exhibits clear and possible insightful understanding of authors use of language and literary elements.
Exemplary

Exhibits fully and clearly developed ideas while integrating and elaborating fully on correctly cited textual evidence.
Language

Writer reveals an awareness of audience and purpose through diction (word choice) and fluency (sentence structure and variety).
Insufficient

Uses language that is imprecise or unsuitable for audience and/or purpose. Demonstrates inconsistent sentence structure and little or no ability to vary sentence patterns.
Partially Sufficient

Relies on basic vocabulary, with some awareness of audience and purpose. Paper has mostly accurately selected language or word, but may not be particularly compelling.Sentences vary in length and structure; incomplete and run-on sentences are rare.
Sufficient

Uses appropriate language with awareness of audience and purpose. Paper has accurate and varied word choice, attempts to choose words that are focused and enhance the message. Sentences are well built and of varying lengths, but nay have limited success.
Exemplary

Uses language that is fluent and original, with a clear awareness of audience and purpose. Word choice allows for a concise and clear message. Varied sentence patterns reveal an awareness of different syntactic structures and enhances the message of the paper.




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