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Literature Essay Test 
Literature Essay
Rubric Code: R2226WA
By kcnelson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Rubric: Literary Analysis Essay
  Exceeds

10 pts

Meets

8.5 pts

Fair/Adequate

7 pts

Does not meet

5 pts

Format and citations

Exceeds

The student formats correctly and cites all required quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly.
Meets

The student formats correctly most of the time; cites all required quoted or paraphrased passages and sources correctly.
Fair/Adequate

Some parts of formatting are correct and some are not; quoted or paraphrased passages are cited but not cited correctly. May be missing a quote.
Does not meet

Student does not use correct format and/or does not cite quoted or paraphrased passages; there may be evidence of plagiarism.
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling

Exceeds

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar or spelling. The title of the work and evidence from the work are correctly capitalized and punctuated throughout.
Meets

There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Most conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Fair/Adequate

There are several errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Only some of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Does not meet

There are many serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spelling. Few or none of the conventions related to capitalizing and punctuating the title of the work and supplying evidence from the work are followed.
Introduction/Thesis

Exceeds

Intro engages the reader, introduces textual issues, and leads effectively to the thesis; thesis clearly stated in one sentence that contains a position and a rationale; thesis exhibits analytical thinking, engagement with the topic, and complexity, texts, authors referenced.
Meets

Intro leads reader to the thesis; thesis is clearly stated and contains a position and a rationale, but one or the other may not be effective; exhibits some analytical thinking, texts, authors, and issues referenced.
Fair/Adequate

Intro leads the reader to the thesis; thesis is present but lacks clarity and analytical thinking; texts and authors may be named.
Does not meet

Intro fails to adequately tie into thesis; thesis is unclear and underdeveloped; texts, authors, and issues are not referenced.
Organization & Analysis

Exceeds

Essay begins with clear intro and thesis, paragraphs begin with topic sentences, relate back to the thesis, and contain appropriately organized quotes. Transitions are consistently used. Conclusion relates to thesis, but does not merely summarize; it leaves the reader with food for thought.
Meets

Essay begins with intro and thesis, most supporting paragraphs relate to thesis, and sometimes offer textual support. Transitions are used but are sometimes abrupt. Conclusion sums up argument and connects to thesis.
Fair/Adequate

Essay begins with intro and thesis, supporting paragraphs list ideas presented in thesis. There are few quotes or quotes are incorrectly executed. Some transitions are used. Conclusion connects to thesis.
Does not meet

Essay begins with intro, thesis is not clearly present. Paragraphs are not well developed; no quotes or textual references are included; conclusion does not connect to thesis.
Writing Process

Exceeds

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process. Student turns in final draft and rough draft. Met all requirements.
Meets

Student participated in all activities related to the writing process. Student turns in final copy and rough draft. Met most requirements.
Fair/Adequate

Student participated in some activities related to the writing process; put little effort in the rough draft. Student turns in final copy and rough draft. Most of requirements are met.
Does not meet

Student did not participate in any activities related to the writing process. Student turns in only the final copy. Requirement may not have been met.




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