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Middlesex Analytical Essay 
Poetry Explication Paper
Rubric Code: J4A2XX
By mfriedman
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Middlesex Analytical Paper
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

ARGUMENT
thesis
20 %

Poor

Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
Fair

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but not complex and/or is awkwardly expressed.
Good

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and complex. It is clear and readable.
Excellent

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, complex, and juicy. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
STRUCTURE
introduction
10 %

Poor

The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Fair

There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Good

-The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title.
Excellent

-The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title (italicized).
organization
15 %

Poor

-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.
-No transitions
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Fair

-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.
-Poor or awkward transitions.
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Good

-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, with transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
Excellent

-Paragraphs build from smaller to larger claims in a logical order, joined by effective transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences (specific, provable, debatable, juicy).
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
conclusion
10 %

Poor

Conclusion provides incomplete summary
Fair

Conclusion summarizes argument
Good

Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing thesis in a new direction
Excellent

Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis (with a final claim) to further consider its implications for understanding the narrative as a whole
SUPPORT
textual evidence
20 %

Poor

-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
Fair

-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis
-Quotes are drawn from only limited parts of the text.
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Good

-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis
-Quotes come from different parts of the text.
-Quotes are introduced effectively with some integration into the writer's prose.
Excellent

-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are drawn from different parts of the text to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative as a whole.
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
analysis
15 %

Poor

Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
Fair

Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.
Good

Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
Excellent

Specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument.
STYLE & MECHANICS
style
5 %

Poor

-Simple vocabulary
-No sentence variety
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Fair

-Simple vocabulary
-little sentence variety
-Overuse of contractions or vague pronouns
-Some errors in structure
Good

-Effective use of vocabulary
-Moderately successful in varying sentence structure
-Minor flaws in usage of contractions, tense, or vague pronouns
Excellent

-Rich, effective use of vocabulary
-Uses a variety of long and short sentences
-No use of contractions, past tense, or vague pronouns
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
mechanics
5 %

Poor

-Does not cite at all
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Fair

-Does not cite or cites completely incorrect
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Good

-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Excellent

-Cites correctly
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar



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