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TKAM Literary Analysis Writing Rubric 
Common Core 9-10 ELA Informative/Explanatory Writing
This rubric assesses the writing skills targeted in the Common Core's standards for grade 9-10 English Language Art informative/explanatory writing.
Rubric Code: LX296B3
By Mrs_Harmon
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 9-10 Informative/Explanatory
  Advanced

60 pts

Proficient

48 pts

Good

42 pts

Inadequate

36 pts

Not Provided

0 pts

Topic
25 %

Advanced

*Attention Grabber effectively used
*Introduces topic in such a way that reader can easily identify the essay's focus
*Thesis statement is clear focused and reveals essay's organization
Proficient

*Attention Grabber used
*Introduces topic and establishes the essay's focus
*Thesis statement is identifiable
Good

*Attention Grabber attempted
*Introduces topic, but fails to establishes the essay's focus
*Thesis statement may be identifiable
Inadequate

*Attention Grabber may be attempted, but may not be effective for topic
*May attempt to introduce topic
*Thesis statement not identifiable
Not Provided

Not provided
Organization
25 %

Advanced

The reader
* can identify the writer's main point in all paragraphs

The Writer
*Provides a topic sentence for each paragraph that relates to the thesis
*Supports each topic sentence is with three major supporting points
*Supports each major supporting point with minor supporting details
*Explains how each minor supporting detail supports each major supporting point.
*Two Body paragraphs minimum
*Develops at least 2 supporting points to su
Proficient

The reader
* can identify the writer's main point in most paragraphs and is engaged

The writer
*uses topic sentences and support that explains each major and minor supporting point
Good

The reader
* has difficulty identifying the writer's main point in some paragraphs

The writer
*uses may use topic sentences and inadequately explains some major and minor supporting points
Inadequate

The reader
*cannot clearly understand the writer's topic sentences, major supporting points, and minor supporting details

The writer
* may use topic sentences, but inadequately explains major and minor supporting points
Not Provided

Not provided
Style, Tone, Word Choice
15 %

Advanced

*Uses a variety of sentence structure to keep reader engaged.
*Paper is free of sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.
*Words used convey an objective or formal attitude/tone toward the issue.
*Uses one consistent and clear third- or first-person voice
Proficient

*Uses a variety of sentence structure to keep reader engaged, but overuses one of the types
*Paper may have one or two sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.
*Some words that are used don't effectively convey an objective or formal attitude/tone toward the issue.
*Uses one consistent and clear third- or first-person voice, but lacks pronoun consistency
Good

*Uses a variety of sentence structure to keep reader engaged, but overuses one of the types
*Paper may have three or four sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.
*The writer seldom uses words that convey an objective or formal attitude/tone toward the issue.
*Shifts between two voices: either third- and first-person or third- and second-person.
Inadequate

*Predominant use of simple sentences, and occasional use of compound/complex structure
*Paper may have five or more sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.
*The writer uses more ineffective than effective words to convey an objective or formal attitude/tone toward the issue.
*Shifts between two voices: either third- and first-person or third- and second-person.
Not Provided

Not provided
Conclusion
25 %

Advanced

Conclusion has a clear and effective explanation.
Proficient

Conclusion incorporates an effective explanation of the thesis and some of the major supporting points.
Good

Conclusion attempts to incorporate the thesis, but may not address all of the major supporting points.
Inadequate

Conclusion attempts to incorporate the thesis, but fails to address most of the major supporting points.
Not Provided

Not provided
Convention / Mechanics
5 %

Advanced

No errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation and spelling.
Proficient

Some errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation and spelling.
Good

Several noticeable errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation and spelling.
Inadequate

Severe errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation and spelling.
Not Provided

Not provided
Formatting, Citation, Document Leng
5 %

Advanced

*Includes at least six correctly formatted in-text citations in the body of the paper.
*2 citations of 6 must be quotes
*Use at least one Works Cited source.

Paper formatting includes:
*1-2 pages double-spaced with 12-pt font.
*1 page Works Cited with no errors
Proficient

*Includes at least five correctly formatted in-text citations in the body of the paper.
*Use at least one Works Cited source.

Does not meet 1 or 2 of the formatting requests:
*1-2 pages double-spaced with 12-pt font.
*1 page Works Cited with no errors
Good

*Includes at least three correctly formatted in-text citations in the body of the paper.
*Use at least one Works Cited source.

Does not meet 3 or 4 of the formatting requests:
*1-2 pages double-spaced with 12-pt font.
*1 page Works Cited with no errors
Inadequate

*Includes only one or two correctly formatted in-text citations in the body of the paper.
*No references to a source

Does not meet 3 or 4 of the formatting requests:
*1-2 pages double-spaced with 12-pt font.
*1 page Works Cited with no errors
Not Provided

Not provided




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