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Light in the Forest 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: NB7853

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Literary Critical Essay
	Advanced 5 pts	Grade Level Expectation 4 pts	Below proficient 3 pts	Non-proficient 2 pts
Intro. and Concluding Paragraphs 10 pts	Advanced Introduction grabs attention. Has clear, thoughtful ideas and is structured so reader knows what the author will write in the next 2 paragraphs. Concluding paragraph ties in either personal experience or personal opinion about the story.	Grade Level Expectation Introduction may grab attention. Has ideas and is structured so reader knows what the author will write in the next 2 paragraphs. Concluding paragraph ties in either personal experience or personal opinion about the story.	Below proficient Introductory paragraph is poorly written or lacking sentences that introduce the next paragraphs. Conclusion does not effectively end the essay.	Non-proficient Disorganized and poorly written
Body Paragraphs and Organizat 10 pts	Advanced Paragraphs give examples from the story that support the introduction. Well written and has good flow.	Grade Level Expectation Paragraphs give some examples from the story that support the introduction. Might need better organization. Possibly needs proofreading.	Below proficient Paragraphs do not give examples from the story that support the introduction. Needs proofreading.	Non-proficient Poorly written with few examples from the story.
Writing & Appearance 10 pts	Advanced Paragraphs are correctly indented and formatted; nearly free of grammatical or mechanical errors.	Grade Level Expectation Paragraphs are correctly indented and formatted; have a few grammatical or mechanical errors.	Below proficient Paragraphs are correctly indented and formatted; have several grammatical or mechanical errors.	Non-proficient Paragraphs are not correctly indented and formated; paper is written in past tense; have many grammatical and mechanical errors.