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Literary Analysis 
Rubric Code: Q87AB3
By NWeiss
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Outstanding

10 pts

Exceeds Expectation

9 pts

Meets Expectations

8 pts

Approaching Expectations

7 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

Intro/Conclusion

Outstanding

o Introduction grabs
attention and provides meaningful context to a
persuasive argument
o Conclusion effectively restates the argument, but fresh language and
meaningful insight leaves reader
wanting more
Exceeds Expectation

o Introduction sparks
some interest and
effectively introduces
reasonable argument
o Conclusion restates
arguments, but uses new
language and shows
understanding of the big
picture
Meets Expectations

o Introduction provides context for the argument but is obvious and/or basic
o Conclusion restates arguments, but recycles previous statements verbatim
Approaching Expectations

o Introduction or
conclusion does not
flow with the
argument of the paper
o Introduction or
conclusion contains
blanket or vague
statements; needs
development to be
effective
Unacceptable

o No introduction
and/or conclusion
Thesis

Outstanding

o Argument is clearly
articulated and persuasive, contains an original opinion
Exceeds Expectation

o Thesis presents a
reasonable opinion,
argument is clear and
focused
Meets Expectations

o Thesis is a plausible argument; contains a legitimate opinion, but somewhat broad and basic
Approaching Expectations

o Thesis demonstrates
misunderstanding of
the prompt or text
Unacceptable

o Thesis not evident;
thesis is a fact or
plot summary; thesis
not in correct
position
Evidence

Outstanding

o You have chosen,
for the most part, the best evidence to support your point
o Evidence is highly persuasive and effective in supporting your argument
Exceeds Expectation

o Your evidence is
believable and convincing and supports
your argument
Meets Expectations

o Evidence is present, but superficial
Approaching Expectations

o Evidence chosen does
not support
thesis/topic sentences
o Textual evidence is
irrelevant
Unacceptable

o Little or no
evidence;
Analysis

Outstanding

o Creative/original ideas and insights; extensive
commentary, refreshing; goes beyond obvious and basic commentary, and does a thorough job of connecting your evidence to your thesis.
Exceeds Expectation

o Analysis is believable
and convincing, a few
assertions may lack
specific examples, but
assertions are still clearly connected to the
argument
Meets Expectations

o Analysis supports your
argument, but ideas are
obvious and basic
Approaching Expectations

o Ideas lack development;
misunderstanding of prompt or text;
illogical argument;
Unacceptable

o Analysis not present
simply plot summary
o Analysis does not
address the prompt
Style/Word Choice/Sentence Fluency

Outstanding

o Sophisticated vocabulary; sentence variety; quotations are smoothly blended
Exceeds Expectation

o Effectively blends direct quotation with
explanatory words and
phrases to introduce the
quotation and facilitate
narrative flow; still
attempting advanced
vocabulary
Meets Expectations

o Blend quoted material
smoothly; but sentence
structure lack variety- basic and obvious; attempts to incorporate more advanced vocabulary
Approaching Expectations

o Problems with
sentence clarity,
redundancy; some
quotes stand alone;
some vague sentences;
little use of class
vocabulary or sentence
variety
Unacceptable

o Serious problems
with coherence and
sentence clarity;
most sentences need
revision; most quotes stand alone and lack introduction/connection to the paper
Mechanics/Coherence

Outstanding

o Perfect!
(or 1 or 2 minor errors)
Exceeds Expectation

o Effective punctuation;
close to perfect
Meets Expectations

o Minor problems with
coherence, grammar, spelling, punctuation, but does not interfere with the understanding of paper
Approaching Expectations

o Several distracting
problems with spelling, grammar, punctuation, coherence; citations incorrect
Unacceptable

o Major spelling,
grammar, punctuation errors; distracts and
interferes with understanding of
paper; citations nonexistent




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