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A Raisin in the Sun Analytical Essay 
Rubric Code: Q77BAW
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Thesis

Level 1

Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
Level 2

Thesis is slightly vague, with a lack of persuasiveness and is expressed in an awkward manner.
Level 3

Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but not complex and/or could be more clear.
Level 4

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and complex. It is clear and readable.
Level 5

Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, complex, and original. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
STRUCTURE
Introduction

Level 1

The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Level 2

There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
Level 3

The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title.
Level 4

Introduction is fairly focused, leads well into the thesis and provides most of the pertinent information for the argument presented.
Level 5

The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Includes author and title (italicized)
Organization

Level 1

-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.
-No topic sentences or transitions
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Level 2

-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.
-Poor or awkward transitions.
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Level 3

-Paragraphs are fairly well organized, with a logical order
- Topic sentences are employed on most ocassions
- Paragraphs need to be more focused on the main idea
Level 4

-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, with transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
Level 5

-Paragraphs build from smaller to larger claims in a logical order, joined by effective transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences (specific, provable, debatable).
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
Conclusion

Level 1

Conclusion provides incomplete summary
Level 2

Conclusion summarizes argument
Level 3

Conclusion summarizes argument and offers some analysis
Level 4

Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing thesis in a new direction
Level 5

Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis to further consider its implications for understanding the novel as a whole
SUPPORT
Textual evidence

Level 1

-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
Level 2

-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis
-Quotes are drawn from only limited parts of the text.
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Level 3

-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis
-Quotes come from different parts of the text.
-Quotes are introduced effectively with some integration into the writer's prose.
Level 4

- Textual evidence is apparent in every point made
- Quotes are introduced properly and then commented upon effectively
- Evidence demonstrates a sufficient understand of the play as a whole
Level 5

-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are drawn from different parts of the text to demonstrate an understanding of the novel as a whole.
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
Analysis

Level 1

Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
Level 2

Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.
Level 3

Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
Level 4

Analysis is clear and well documented. Analysis shows good understanding of the text and is relevant to the thesis.
Level 5

Specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument.
STYLE & MECHANICS
Style

Level 1

-Simple vocabulary
-No sentence variety
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Level 2

-Simple vocabulary
-little sentence variety
-Overuse of contractions or vague pronouns
-Some errors in sentence structure
Level 3

-Effective use of vocabulary
-Moderately successful in varying sentence structure
-Minor flaws in usage of contractions or vague pronouns
Level 4

- Effective use of diction
- Sentences are well structured
- Chooses style appropriately
Level 5

-Rich, effective use of vocabulary
-Uses a variety of long and short sentences
-No use of contractions or vague pronouns
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
Mechanics

Level 1

-Does not cite at all
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Level 2

-Does not cite or cites completely incorrectly
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Level 3

-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct -Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Level 4

- Citations are correct for the most port
- A few minor errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar
Level 5

-Cites correctly
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar



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