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Literary Critical Essay 
Literary Critical Essay
Rubric Code: LB34B7
By lazarusct
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Critical Essay
  Excellent

9 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

7 pts

Needs Improvement

6 pts

Intro. and Concluding Paragraphs
10 pts

Thinking and Inquiry
Excellent

Paragraph grabs attention. Has clear, thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so reader knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper.
Thesis is interesting and shows a great deal of thought and creativity.
Concluding paragraph restates the thesis and leaves the reader with an insightful conclusion.
Good

Thesis statement is clear. Paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking.
Thesis shows some thought and creativity.
Concluding paragraph restates thesis and leaves reader with a conclusion.
Fair

Thesis statement is included but may not clearly outline what the essay's about. It doesn't have much originality. No clear purpose.
Concluding paragraph doesn't restate thesis or leave reader with a concluding thought.
Needs Improvement

No clear thesis statement. Reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay.
Disorganized or no concluding paragraph.
Body Paragraphs and Organizat
20 pts

Thinking and Inquiry
Excellent

Body paragraphs which include topic sentence relating back to thesis. Each topic sentence proves the thesis. Excellent integration of quotes. Insightful analysis of text, Clear transitions and organization.
Good

Paragraphs include topic sentences. Some quotations are not integrated into writer's own sentences.
Analysis of text exists. Paragraphs have transitions but may have trouble with organization.
Fair

Paragraphs have ideas that may not relate to thesis. Quotations, though in the essay, may be misleading or are not strong support. Transitions and organization are not very clear. Analysis of text with some insight. Lacking developed explanation and analysis.
Needs Improvement

Paragraphs don't support thesis. Lacking transitions for some paragraphs which make it hard to read. Quotations are not integrated, or do not exist. Explanation and analysis are confusing, or absent.
Format & Appearance
25 pts

Application
Excellent

Essay correctly formatted, paragraphs are correctly indented and formatted all according to MLA guidelines. Citations are always present and correctly formatted.
Good

Essay correctly formatted, paragraphs are correctly indented and formatted all according to MLA guidelines. Citations are usually present and complete. Slight errors may exist but does not distract the reader.
Fair

Essay and/or paragraphs are incorrectly indented or formatted according to MLA guidelines. Citations are included but often incorrectly formatted.
Needs Improvement

Essay and/or paragraphs are not correctly indented and formatted according to MLA guidelines. Many citations are incorrectly formatted, which distract the reader.
Grammar and Spelling
25 pts

Communication
Excellent

Very few if any grammar and spelling errors. THe essay is written in a way that is clear. Ideas are presented in an insightful and eloquent manner.
Good

Few grammar or spelling errors that do not distract the reader. The essay is clear and ideas are presented well.
Fair

Some grammar and/or spelling errors that distract the reader. The essay is understandable but not well written. Sentence structure may be convoluted or choppy.
Needs Improvement

Several grammar and/or spelling errors that distract the reader. Paper is difficult to understand due to lack of sentence fluency.
Knowledge of Texts
20 pts

Knowledge and Understanding
Excellent

Thorough and insightful knowledge of texts is displayed.
Good

Thorough knowledge of texts is displayed.
Fair

Mistaken assumptions are made about the texts.
Needs Improvement

Surface knowledge of texts are displayed.




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