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Literary Analysis Essay 
Literary Analysis Essay
Essay of Literary Analysis on a play that uses concrete details and textual evidence to support a thesis.
Rubric Code: QXC7W65
By Smckelvey
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Essay
  Advanced

10 pts

Proficient

9 pts

Developing

7 pts

Beginning

5 pts

Introduction

Advanced

-Begins with a hook
- Introduces author & title fluidly
- Thesis statement is clear & thoughtful
Proficient

- Introduces author
- Introduces title
- Thesis statement is clear
Developing

- Author and title mentioned, but not clearly stated
-Thesis statement present, but not strong
Beginning

-Missing author and title
- Thesis statement unclear
Organization/Topic Sentences

Advanced

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused on one aspect of the literature with insightful discussion of the play.
Proficient

Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the play and support the thesis.
Developing

Organization is unclear or the essay does not remain focused. Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Beginning

Essay is not organized into paragraphs. Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Conclusion

Advanced

Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Proficient

Restates thesis and main points briefly.
Developing

Conclusion restates the thesis, but not the main points.
Beginning

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Supporting Thesis

Advanced

Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is strongly supported throughout with appropriate commentary and analysis.
Proficient

Thesis supported with analysis and commentary on the story throughout the essay.
Developing

Thesis is somewhat supported with commentary related to the story.
Beginning

Thesis is unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Textual evidence

Advanced

Essay contains multiple quotes that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Proficient

Body paragraphs contain at least two quotes that clearly support the thesis.
Developing

Contains fewer than two pieces of text evidence (direct quotes) or quotes do not support thesis.
Beginning

No text evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Literary Elements

Advanced

Utilizes multiple literary elements to analyze the theme and draw connections to the author's message. Clearly supports the thesis statement.
Proficient

Utilizes literary elements to support thesis and explain textual evidence.
Developing

Mentions literary elements, but explanation is unclear, or analysis not present.
Beginning

No use of literary elements to explain or support thesis.
Spelling and Grammar

Advanced

Free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Proficient

Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Developing

Contains multiple errors in spelling and grammar.
Beginning

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.




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