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Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay 
Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: MX5B9C5
By rstein822
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Exemplary

5 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Deficient

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Logical Order

Exemplary

Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident and clearly written. The topic is clearly evident and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered beyond expectations.
Excellent

Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident. The topics are clearly divided and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered.
Proficient

Paper was organized. Introduction, body, and conclusion are in developing stages. The topics are divided, but not clearly. Most of the writing prompt was answered at a basic level.
Deficient

Paper had an attempt of organization. Introduction, body and conclusion were present but not fully developed. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. An attempt to answer the prompt is evident.
Unsatisfactory

Paper was not logically organized. Introduction, body and conclusion were not evident. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. A large part of the writing prompt was not answered.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Argument/Voice

Exemplary

The paper has a clear and definite argument. The paper does a very good job of persuading the reader. The essay effectively explains how community and individual are connected, Paper has a clear persuasive voice.
Excellent

The paper has a clear and definite argument. The paper does a very good job of persuading the reader. The essay effectively explains how the text is an allegorical fable using two examples each of characterization, symbolism, and irony.
Proficient

The paper has some good arguments. It does a fairly good job of persuading the reader. Author's voice is evident.
Deficient

The paper has no or very few arguments. It is not persuasive in nature.
Unsatisfactory

The paper has no arguments. It is not persuasive in nature.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Sentence Variation

Exemplary

Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Sentences are interesting and above grade level expectations. Quotes are integrated properly. There are many relevant quotes per body paragraph that support the author's opinion. They are explained properly.
Excellent

Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Quotes are integrated properly and are relevant to the topic. There are two quotes per body paragraph at least. They are explained properly.
Proficient

Varied sentence patterns are developing. Quotes are mostly integrated properly. There is only one quote per body paragraph. Some quotes are relevant to the topic. They are not fully explained.
Deficient

There are almost no varied sentence patterns. Quotes are not integrated properly, not relevant to the topic, or not evident at all.
Unsatisfactory

There are no varied sentence patterns. Quotes are not integrated properly, or at all.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Vocabulary

Exemplary

The paper includes diverse and scholarly language. The language is beyond grade level for the assignment and the audience. The vocabulary is challenging and concise.
Excellent

The paper includes diverse and scholarly language. The language is appropriate for the assignment and the audience. Some vocabulary is challenging and concise.
Proficient

The paper includes somewhat diverse language. It is mostly appropriate for the assignment and audience. The vocabulary is mildly challenging.
Deficient

The paper includes some diverse language. It is somewhat appropriate for the assignment or the audience. The vocabulary is not challenging.
Unsatisfactory

The paper includes no diverse language. It is not appropriate for the assignment or the audience. The vocabulary is not challenging. Much of the language is ambiguous.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Evidence

Exemplary

The paper contains more than the required quotes from two texts and from world experience. They are integrated and formatted correctly. The quotes are relevant and fully support the opinion of the author. Quotes are analyzed and explained.
Excellent

The paper contains the required quotes from two texts and from world experience. They are integrated and formatted correctly. The quotes are relevant and fully support the opinion of the author. Quotes are analyzed and explained.
Proficient

The paper contains at least 1 quotes from each of the two texts. The quotes are sufficiently integrated into the paper. Commentary is present and an attempt to analyze is evident.
Deficient

The paper contains at least 1 quotes from each of the two texts. The quotes are inefficiently integrated into the paper. Commentary is not present in all cases.
Unsatisfactory

The paper contains less than 2 quotes from the novel. MLA formatting is done incorrectly. The quotes are not integrated into the paper.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Conventions/Grammar

Exemplary

The paper contains no grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.
Excellent

The paper contains 4 or fewer grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.
Proficient

The paper contains 4-10 grammatical errors. It flows fairly well and has minor errors.
Deficient

The paper contains 10 or more grammatical errors. It does not flow and has significant errors.
Unsatisfactory

The paper contains too many errors and is hard to understand.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Formatting

Exemplary

The paper is formatted perfectly. The paper contains 5 paragraphs. Each body paragraph is fully developed and well thought out.
Excellent

The paper is formatted as required. the paper includes 5 paragraphs. Each paragraph is developed.
Proficient

The paper is mostly formatted correctly. The essay contains at least 4 paragraphs.
Deficient

The paper shows evidence of the essay format. Paragraphs are not clearly defined and/or outlined.
Unsatisfactory

No essay format is present.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL



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