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Analysis Essay Rubric 
Rubric to assess students' ability to construct a critical essay that uses textual evidence to defend an argument
Rubric Code: M2479WX
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

8 pts

Fair

14 pts

Good

20 pts

Essay Structure

Poor

Essay does not have introduction, body paragraph and conclusion. There is no thesis statement. Body paragraphs are not clear.
Fair

Essay has and introduction and a conclusion. Includes body paragraphs. Thesis statement is stated, but not clear.
Good

Essay has a clear introduction, conclusion and at least three body paragraphs. Introduction has thesis statement. Paragraphs have topic sentences. Conclusion summarizes the point of the essay.
Argument/Thesis

Poor

Writer's stance on the argument is not clear. Argument is simple and not explained.
Fair

Writer states argument. Argument is somewhat developed.
Good

Writer clearly states his or her position. Writer's argument is thoughtful, complex and thoroughly explained.
Textual Evidence

Poor

Evidence is not specific. Writer does not include pieces of textual evidence. Evidence is simple and not fully explored. Evidence does not support the writer's argument/thesis.
Fair

Pieces of evidence are included but is not thoroughly explained or examined. Evidence is not specific and/or does not support the writer's argument/thesis statement.
Good

Pieces of specific, complex and thoroughly examined evidence are used. Evidence is quoted or paraphrased and clearly supports the writer's argument.
Grammar

Poor

The essay clearly has not been edited. There are numerous spelling, punctuation errors. Sentences are not structured correctly. Sentences are incomplete. There is no capitalization where it is needed.
Fair

There are few spelling errors. Student uses mostly proper grammar, including correct punctuation and sentence structure in most cases. Capitalization is not always consistent when it is needed. Work may have been edited.
Good

Essay uses correct grammar, including spelling, punctuation and sentence structure. Sentences are complete. Student uses capitalization where needed. Work has clearly been edited.
Examination of Literary devices

Poor

Writer has only carefully examined a few literary devices within the work.
Fair

Writer has examined several literary devices within the work, but has not gone into much detail on how they lend themselves to the author's message or the theme fo the peice.
Good

Writer has examined most aspects of the work in depth in a thoughful, thorough manner.



Keywords:
  • Critical, Analysis, Textual Evidence, Argument

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