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Analytical Essay--5 Paragraph Essay

Evaluation of a five-paragraph analytic essay about character motivations.

Rubric Code: GA665A

By jjwills

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

IF I could interview the dead ..... Choose a famous historical character and answer these questions, who would you choose to visit, why did you select this person, what questions will you ask this person, and who do you think they would answer your questions.
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Focus Does the student stay focused on their main assertion/argument?	Poor Essay lacks focus and purpose is questionable. Student understood little of the essay prompt.	Fair Essay is somewhat focused and purpose is sometimes not clear. The student's thesis statement is too general/bland to effectively analyze anything.	Good Essay is mostly well-focused and purpose is clear. The essay has a general thesis statement that serves it's purpose.	Excellent Essay is well-focused and purpose is clear. The essay has a and thought provoking thesis statement.
Developmental Processes Does the student progress in their ideas?	Poor Writer does not understand the historical persons motivations or situation. They are writing generalizations about the character with no evidence.	Fair Writer provides a few examples but lacks explanation. Student only repeats what the quote/evidence has already stated.	Good Writer gives quotes and follows up with some explanation about the persons motivations in sufficient manner.	Excellent Writer uses quotes and follows up with clear, specific explanations. They also follow those examples with exemplary analysis about the character's motivations.
Organization/Unity Does the student organize their essay in a coherent and logical manner?	Poor Essay lacks organization and uses few if any transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Fair Essay is somewhat organized but uses few transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Good Essay is mostly well-organized and uses some transitional devices to create unity and fluidity	Excellent Essay is well-organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity
Tone Is the student's language academically appropriate?	Poor Writer uses text/slang language to communicate their ideas in an incoherent manner.	Fair Writer's command of language is immature and does not follow the academic tone needed for this assignment.	Good Writer's command of language is sufficient with only a few informal phrases or sentences.	Excellent Writer has mature command of the academic language needed for this type of assignment.
Grammar/Mechanics Does the student have any spelling or grammar errors?	Poor Writing has too many spelling or grammar errors that make this essay difficult to read or understand.	Fair Writing has several grammar and mechanical errors but understanding is not impeded	Good Writing has a few grammar and mechanical errors but does not impeded understanding	Excellent Writer has excellent command of grammar and mechanics

Keywords:

process analysis, writing strategies

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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