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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: T95549
By admarquard
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Essay
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Very Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Poor

-Missing author and title
- Thesis statement unclear
Fair

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

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

-Begins with a hook
- Introduces author & title fluidly
- Thesis statement is clear & thoughtful
Organization/Topic Sentences

Poor

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

Organization is unclear or the essay does not remain focused on the play.
Very Good

Essay is organized into sub-topics that explore the story and support the thesis. Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitions between paragraphs are present.
Excellent

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.
Supporting Thesis

Poor

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

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary related to the story.
Very Good

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.
Excellent

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 story that support the thesis.
Text evidence.

Poor

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

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

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

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

Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points. Conclusion missing.
Fair

Conclusion restates the thesis, but not the main points.
Very Good

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

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.
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

Many errors in spelling and grammar detract significantly from the essay.
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Very Good

Essay contains very few error in spelling and/or grammar.
Excellent

No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.




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