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Literary Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: PXX47B
By thompsonja
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Literary Essay Rubric
  Superb

4 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

INTRODUCTION

Superb

Clever attention getter; helpful background material; clear, unique thesis at the end
Excellent

Definite opening statement, clear intro to subject; adequate background material; clear thesis statement
Developing

One of the items (attention getter, background, or thesis) is weak or missing.
Beginning

Two or more of the items in the introduction are weak or missing.
BODY CONTENT

Superb

3 or more strong, main points; 3-4 well-explained details fr. stories(facts, quotes, situations,characters) for each main point
Excellent

3 definite main points; 1-3 details adequately explained for each main point; makes sense
Developing

Low on main points or details; parts may be repeated or incorrect; some parts may not make sense
Beginning

Too short; few or no details from stories; written quickly, without care; does not make sense
CONCLUSION

Superb

Restates thesis creatively; reviews main points, reaches further conclusion, or makes suggestion; clever final sentence
Excellent

Restates thesis in different wording; reviews points or makes a suggestion; definite final sentence
Developing

One of the following is missing or weak: restating thesis, review or suggestion, final sentence.
Beginning

Two or more of the following are missing or weak: restating thesis, review or suggestion, final sentence.
ORGANIZATION

Superb

Clearly stated thesis & main points;arranged in appropriate order; smooth transitions;5 or more paragraphs; flows easily
Excellent

Clearly stated thesis and main points; arranged in definite order with adequate transitions; 5 para- graphs
Developing

1 or 2 of these are missing or weak: statement of thesis, main points, order, transitions, 5 com-plete paragraphs
Beginning

3 or more of these are missing or weak: statement of thesis, main points, order, transitions, 5 complete paragraphs
WORDING

Superb

Delightful use of descriptive/ figurative language; avoids cliche; natural sound; strong command of the language
Excellent

Words used correctly; efforts are made to vary wording; written and revised carefully, according to instructions
Developing

Words may be left out, incorrectly used, or too often repeat-ed, though some attempt has been made to improve problem wording
Beginning

Written quickly; incorrect, repeated, or left-out words; little or no revising done; may be difficult to follow
MECHANICS

Superb

2 or fewer errors (in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar) per page
Excellent

3-5 errors per page
Developing

6-10 errors per page
Beginning

Over ten errors per page



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