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Literary Critical Essay

Step Up To Writing: Rough Draft: Expository Essay

Final Draft of Literary Critical Essay Organizing your ideas into a critical essay, with introductory paragraph containing a thesis statement; supporting body paragraphs containing assertions, integrated examples of proof/quotations, explanation/analysis, transtion words, and concluding sentence; and ending with a concluding paragraph.

Rubric Code: L37BC7

By jeffbrichter

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Literary Critical Essay
	Exceeding Standards Total Points: 4 pts	Meeting Standards Total Points: 3 pts	Progressing Towards Standards Total Points: 2 pts	Does Not Meet Standards Total Points: 1 pts
Intro. and Concluding Paragraphs 40 pts	Exceeding Standards Paragraph grabs the reader's attention. Has a clear and thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so that reader clearly knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper. Concluding paragraph restates the thesis and leaves the reader with an insightful conclusion.	Meeting Standards Thesis statement is clear. However, the paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking. Concluding paragraph restates the thesis and leaves the reader with a conclusion.	Progressing Towards Standards Thesis statement is included in paper but may not clearly outline what the essay is about it. It does not have much originality. It also does not have a clear purpose. Concluding paragraph doesn't restate the thesis or leaves the reader with a concluding thought.	Does Not Meet Standards There is no clear thesis statement. The reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay. There is no concluding paragraph.
Body Paragraphs and Organizat 40 pts	Exceeding Standards Three body paragraphs whic include an assertion sentence that relates back to the thesis. Each assertion clearly proves the thesis statement. Excellent integration of quotes and insightful analysis. Clear transitions and organization.	Meeting Standards Paragraphs include assertions. Quotes are integrated into the writer's own sentences. Paragraphs have transitions but may have some trouble with organization.	Progressing Towards Standards Paragraphs have ideas that may not relate back to thesis. Little use of tranisitions and organization is not very clear. Poor integration of quotes. Lacking explanation and analysis.	Does Not Meet Standards Paragraphs do not support thesis. There are no tranisitions and organization makes it hard to read. Quotes are not integrated, or do not exist. Explanation and analysis is confusing, or absent.
Format & Appearance 20 pts	Exceeding Standards Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean, neat, and has no unnecessary marks; all paperwork is in proper order.	Meeting Standards Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is clean or neat, and has no unnecessary marks; 1 - 2 mistakes	Progressing Towards Standards Paragraphs are correctly indented and formated; paper is fairly clean or neat, and has few unnecessary marks; 3 - 4 mistakes	Does Not Meet Standards Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated; paper is not clean or neat, and has unnecessary marks; 5 or more mistakes

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English

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Writing

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