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The Great Gatsby Analysis Essay 
The Great Gatsby Analysis Essay
Students will choose from among several AP-style literary analysis prompts for a five-paragraph essay analyzing a theme from The Great Gatsby
Rubric Code: T236BB7
By Heathersomers
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Essay
  Mastery Level

5 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Diction and Syntax

Mastery Level

Student uses exact and colorful language that is engaging, fresh, and original. The student varies sentence lengths and types so the piece flows effortlessly and fluidly.
Excellent

Student avoids repeating the same words and phrases over and over, and most sentences are varied in length and type.
Satisfactory

Words and phrases frequently repeat, and the piece contains at least one malapropism. Without much sentence variety, the piece loses momentum or sounds choppy.
Developing

Essay contains run-ons and fragments that impede the reader's ability to follow along. Both word choice and sentence structure are overly simplistic and repetitive.
Thesis

Mastery Level

Very well developed lead and thesis statement. Writer has included the theme to be discussed in the essay. It engages the reader and creates interest.
Excellent

Introduction contains lead and thesis statement. Writer has included the theme to be discussed in the essay and introduces the subject thoroughly.
Satisfactory

Introductory paragraph introduces the subject for discussion and exploration, but it does not give accurate and complete information.
Developing

Introduction does not have a clear lead and thesis statement. Paragraph is unclear.
Supporting Details

Mastery Level

Details in each paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details for a thorough argument. At least 3 specific details in the form of quotes and paraphrases from the text are included. Details include correct MLA citations.
Excellent

Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the argument. Includes at least 3 concrete details in the form of quotes or paraphrases, but they lack transition or context, or are poorly phrased, or lack a proper MLA citation.
Satisfactory

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or do not relate back to the thesis in an obvious way. It's unclear whether the student understood the passage being cited. MLA citations are incorrect or missing.
Developing

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not tie back to the thesis or the student indicates he or she doesn't understand the text's main ideas.
Body Paragraphs

Mastery Level

All body paragraphs contain a main idea and supporting details. Specific details from the text are used to support ideas.
Excellent

All body paragraphs are present, but not all contain a main idea and supporting details, including specific details from the text.
Satisfactory

All 5 paragraphs are present but no paragraphs are well developed.
Developing

Paragraphs are undeveloped, incomplete, or there is at least one paragraph missing.
Conclusion

Mastery Level

Conclusion wraps up the piece with fresh insight and specific detail. Conclusion answers the thesis' main argument and repeats the attitude, while giving a sense of completion, and leaves readers with a final thought.
Excellent

The student repeats the topic but doesn't appear to truly answer the thesis once and for all. Conclusion repeats the repeats the piece's attitude, but reader is left without a final thought to chew on.
Satisfactory

Conclusion merely repeats the thesis without additional insight or specifics. Student writes a broad, overly general conclusion that doesn't apply specifically to the text. The conclusion strays from the tone and thesis.
Developing

Conclusion is incomplete or incoherent.
Mechanics

Mastery Level

No more than 3 convention and spelling errors. Paragraphs are indented and the essay is neatly typed in a 12-point serif font such as Palatino or Times New Roman, and is double spaced.
Excellent

Further points are deducted for every three convention and spelling errors, including errors of formatting.
Satisfactory

Errors of convention, spelling, and formatting now impede the reader's ability to follow along.
Developing

Riddled with errors and nearly impossible to decipher.



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  • literary analysis, theme


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