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World Lit. Essay Test Rubric 
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Rubric Code: QX4C6W4
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceptional

5 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Emerging

1 pts

Quality of Thesis/Details

Exceptional

Student response far exceeds what is expected. Essay thesis is well-supported with textual evidence, and shows highly insightful interpretation which indicates higher level thinking.
Advanced

Student response exceeds what is expected. Essay is mostly supported with textual evidence. Responses include some interpretation demonstrating higher level thinking.
Accomplished

Student response meets expectations. Essay is somewhat supported with textual evidence but may not stick to the thesis. The student responds beyond the basic level of the question to provide some interpretation.
Developing

Student response, although somewhat correct, is lacking in relevant details and supporting examples and/or interpretation. Essay often gets off topic and wanders from the thesis.
Emerging

Student response is largely incorrect. It does not answer the question nor does it have supporting details to provide an idea of any mastery of the text.
Quality of Critical Thinking

Exceptional

Student clearly and consistently analyzes the text in terms of meaning rather than plot.
Student consistently considered the text from original angles and with surprising original ideas not necessarily discussed in class.
Advanced

Student response mostly analyzes the text in terms of meaning rather than plot.
Student has moments of brilliance where they think about the text in unusual or original ways.
Accomplished

Student has some clear analysis, but an equal amount of plot summary. Student shows a solid grasp of the thinking that was started and generated in class.
Developing

Although there are glimmers of analysis, the student uses plot summary to generate most of the prose. Student shows only the thinking done in class, and sometimes does not seem able to elaborate on that thinking or understand it completely.
Emerging

No discernable analysis. Student does not think deeply about the ideas presented.
Completeness

Exceptional

Student responds fully to the essay question including concrete examples and points from the text to prove his/her thesis.
Advanced

Student response is long enough to complete the proving of the thesis, but could use more evidence and support.
Accomplished

Student response shows enough length to state the thesis but supporting points are often repetitive.
Developing

Student response states the thesis, but lacks the necessary detail and essay length to prove it.
Emerging

There is not enough of a response here to warrant any points.
Mechanics/Readability

Exceptional

Student always responds in complete sentences.
Sentences vary in length and are grammatically correct.
The paper is neatly and clearly written - representing the student's personal best.
Advanced

Student responds in complete sentences.
Sentences are mostly grammatically correct.
The paper is neatly and clearly written.
Accomplished

Student responds in complete sentences most of the time.
Sentences are generally grammatically correct, with a few minor errors that do not impact the readability of the essay.
The paper is neatly and clearly written.
Developing

Student does not always respond in complete sentences.
Sentences contain grammar errors that sometimes make the paper difficult to read.
Emerging

Student frequently responds in incomplete or grammatically incorrect sentences, making the paper difficult to read. The paper does not meet minimum acceptable standards.





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