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JC Essay 
Critical Literary Analysis Essay
Essay of Literary Analysis on a play that uses concrete details and textual evidence to support a thesis.
Rubric Code: U8W7W4
By miclsmith
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair/Good

6 pts

Very Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Content:
Introduction

Poor

Introduction does not present required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction.
Fair/Good

Introduction does not meet all of the requirements.
Very Good

Defines aspect of the play on which analysis is based.
Summarizes plot
States thesis
Excellent

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis is unclear and unsupported. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Fair/Good

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

Thesis is very clear and introduces the author and the title.
Excellent

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly.
Text evidence (CD)

Poor

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

Contains fewer than two pieces of text evidence, quotes do not support thesis, or are simply placed, not blended.
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain required quotes that support the thesis, some are blended correctly.
Excellent

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

Poor

Body paragraphs do not contain commentary.
Fair/Good

Body paragraphs contain some commentary.
Very Good

Body Paragraphs each contain basic commentary that add analysis of the thesis.
Excellent

Body paragraphs contain well-developed commentary that ties the CDs to the thesis.
Conclusion

Poor

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

Conclusion restates main topic of the essay but not the main points.
Very Good

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

Restates the thesis, reviews the main points, and leaves the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Mechanics:
Organization

Poor

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

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

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

The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused on one aspect of the literature with insightful discussion of the play.
Topic Sentences/Transitions

Poor

Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
No transitions between paragraphs.
Fair/Good

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be. Some transitions between paragraphs.
Very Good

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitions between all paragraphs are present.
Excellent

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis. Makes use of interesting transitions.
Structure

Poor

Multiple errors in sentence structure obscure writer's meaning.
Fair/Good

Contains some errors in sentence structure.
Very Good

There are very few errors in sentence structure.
Excellent

Varied and correct sentence structures add interest to the writing.
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

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

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.
Nuts and Bolts.

Poor

Not in final-draft form (double-spaced, printed)
Drafts missing.
Title missing.
Fair/Good

Final draft is double-spaced, printed.
Drafts missing.
Title missing.
Very Good

Final draft is double-spaced and printed.
Drafts or title missing.
Excellent

Final draft shows significant revision and effort in editing and proofreading.
Drafts included.
Title included.




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