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Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay 
Persuasive Literary Analysis Essay
Rubric Code: SX8XXW2
By rkallal
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Exemplary

5 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Deficient

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Logical Order

x 3
Exemplary

Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident and clearly written. The topic is clearly evident and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered beyond expectations.
Excellent

Paper was organized well. Introduction, body, and conclusion are evident. The topics are clearly divided and integrated well together. All components of the writing prompt are answered.
Proficient

Paper was organized. Introduction, body, and conclusion are in developing stages. The topics are divided, but not clearly. Most of the writing prompt was answered at a basic level.
Deficient

Paper had an attempt of organization. Introduction, body and conclusion were present but not fully developed. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. An attempt to answer the prompt is evident.
Unsatisfactory

Paper was not logically organized. Introduction, body and conclusion were not evident. The paper lacked organization into clear topics of discussion. A large part of the writing prompt was not answered.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Argument/Voice

x 3
Exemplary

The paper has a clear and definite argument. The paper does a very good job of persuading the reader. The essay's main points clearly back up the thesis. Paper has a clear persuasive voice.
Excellent

The paper has a definite argument. The paper does a good job of persuading the reader. The essay's main points back up the thesis. Paper has a persuasive voice.
Proficient

The paper has some good arguments. It does an okay job of persuading the reader. Some points back up the thesis. Author's voice is evident.
Deficient

The paper has very few arguments. Only 1 point backs up the thesis. It is not persuasive in nature.
Unsatisfactory

The paper has no arguments. It is not persuasive in nature.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Sentence Variation

x 2
Exemplary

Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Sentences are interesting and above grade level expectations.
Excellent

Varied sentence patterns are clearly evident. Some sentences are interesting and above grade level expectations.
Proficient

Varied sentence patterns are developing. Most sentences are grade level appropriate. Some run-on sentences and fragments.
Deficient

There are almost no varied sentence patterns. Many fragments and run-on sentences.
Unsatisfactory

There are no varied sentence patterns. Essay is unreadable due to lack of editing.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Vocabulary

x 2
Exemplary

The paper includes diverse and scholarly language. The language is beyond grade level for the assignment and the audience. The vocabulary is challenging and concise.
Excellent

The paper includes diverse and scholarly language. The language is appropriate for the assignment and the audience. Some vocabulary is challenging and concise.
Proficient

The paper includes somewhat diverse language. It is mostly appropriate for the assignment and audience. The vocabulary is mildly challenging.
Deficient

The paper includes little diverse language. It is not appropriate for the assignment or the audience. The vocabulary is not challenging. Personal Pronouns are used.
Unsatisfactory

The paper includes no diverse language. It is not appropriate for the assignment or the audience. The vocabulary is not challenging. Much of the language is ambiguous. Many personal pronouns are used.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Evidence

x 5
Exemplary

The paper contains more than the required quotes from the texts and from world experience. They are integrated and formatted (MLA) correctly. The quotes are relevant and fully support the opinion of the author. Quotes are analyzed and explained.
Excellent

The paper contains the required quotes from the texts and from world experience. They are integrated and formatted (MLA) correctly. The quotes are relevant and fully support the opinion of the author. Quotes are analyzed and explained.
Proficient

The paper contains at least 3 quotes from the texts. The quotes are sufficiently integrated into the paper. MLA format is attempted but not mastered. Commentary is present and an attempt to analyze is evident.
Deficient

The paper contains at least 2 quotes from the text. The quotes are inefficiently integrated into the paper. Commentary is not present in all cases.
MLA format is not present.
Unsatisfactory

The paper contains no quotes from the novel or research. MLA formatting is done incorrectly. The quotes are not integrated into the paper.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Conventions/Grammar

x 3
Exemplary

The paper contains no grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.
Excellent

The paper contains 5 or fewer grammatical errors. It flows well and has no glaring errors.
Proficient

The paper contains 6-10 grammatical errors. It flows fairly well and has minor errors.
Deficient

The paper contains 10 or more grammatical errors. It does not flow and has significant errors.
Unsatisfactory

The paper contains too many errors and is hard to understand.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Formatting

x 2
Exemplary

The paper is formatted perfectly (MLA). The paper is at least 3 pages. Each body paragraph is fully developed and well thought out.
Excellent

The paper is formatted as required (MLA). The paper is at least 3 pages. Each paragraph is developed.
Proficient

The paper is mostly formatted correctly (MLA). The essay is at least 3 pages
Deficient

The paper shows evidence of the essay format (MLA). The essay contains less than 3 pages.
Unsatisfactory

No essay format is present.

OR NO PRODUCT AT ALL
Works Cited Page

x 4
Exemplary

Works Cited page is formatted correctly in all areas. No mistakes are made. At least 3 sources are used.
Excellent

Works Cited page is mostly formatted correctly. Only 1 mistake is made. At least 3 sources are used.
Proficient

Works Cited page is somewhat formatted correctly. 2-3 mistakes are made. At least 3 sources are used.
Deficient

Works Cited Page is grossly incorrect. Many mistakes are made. Only 1-2 sources are used.
Unsatisfactory

No Works Cited Page is included.



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