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Frankenstein Literary Analysis Rubric 
Frankenstein Literary Analysis Rubric
Rubric Code: SXCX627
By swinter2012
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Distinguished

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Proficient

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Basic

(N/A)

Developing

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Introduction

Distinguished

-Begins with a hook
-Introduces the author and title fluidly
-Thesis statement is clear, thoughtful, and complex
Proficient

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

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

-Missing author and title
-Thesis statement unclear
Thesis

Distinguished

Thesis is clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Thesis is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary. Body paragraphs contain concrete details from the the story that support the thesis.
Proficient

Thesis is clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary on the story throughout the essay. Body paragraphs each contain specific details from the story that tie into the topic sentence.
Basic

The thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the story.
Developing

Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text. Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the story.
Organization

Distinguished

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Topic sentences are clear and connected to the thesis. Makes use of transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Proficient

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

Organization is unclear or loses focus from the novel and/or thesis.
Developing

Essay is not organized into sub-topics that focus on one aspect of the play.
Text Evidence

Distinguished

Essay contains at least six pieces of textual evidence that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced. They are precise and effective choices from the novel.
Proficient

Body paragraphs contain at least six pieces of textual evidence that clearly support the thesis, but may not be the best examples from the novel.
Basic

Contains fewer than six pieces of text evidence OR evidence does not support thesis very well.
Developing

Insufficient amount of text evidence provided in form of quotes or examples.
Body paragraphs

Distinguished

All body paragraphs contain a topic, in-depth explanation, unique evidence, insightful analysis, and is related to the thesis
Proficient

Most body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Basic

Body paragraphs contain a topic and explanation, but evidence and analysis, may stray from the thesis, or appear disjointed
Developing

Few, if any, body paragraphs contain a topic, explanation, evidence, analysis, and is related to the thesis
Conclusion

Distinguished

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

Restates the thesis and main points briefly, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Basic

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

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Spelling and grammar

Distinguished

Minimal errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Proficient

Few errors in spelling and grammar, in which some are distracting.
Basic

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading; distracting to the reader.
Developing

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly from the essay.
MLA Formatting

Distinguished

No errors in MLA formatting
(font, heading, last name pg #, spacing, font)
Proficient

1-2 errors in MLA formatting
(font, heading, last name pg #, spacing, font)
Basic

3 errors in MLA formatting
(font, heading, last name pg #, spacing, font)
Developing

4 or more errors in MLA formatting
(font, heading, last name pg #, spacing, font)
Source Credit

Distinguished

All in-text citations are properly formatted in punctuation and credit (author page number)

Paper includes a work cited page that includes all sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Proficient

In-text citations are, for the most part, properly formatted in punctuation and credit (author page number)

Paper includes a work cited page that includes either all sources and is almost perfectly MLA formatted, or contains most of the sources and is perfectly MLA formatted
Basic

In-text citations are poorly formatted or have many errors in punctuation and credit (author page number)

Paper includes a work cited page that includes some of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted
Developing

In-text citations are so poorly formatted they are hard to decipher OR information is largely missing/absent

Paper includes a work cited page that includes only one or two of the sources sources and has an attempt MLA formatted




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