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American Lit Literary Analysis Essay Rubric 
American Lit Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
After reading multiple novels throughout this course, craft a literary analysis essay that develops a reasoned understanding of the ideas shared between writers and researchers and supports the understanding with references to the texts and outside sources. Your writing should also include elaboration that describes in what manner these ideas can be organized, argued, and explained in your paper.
Rubric Code: UX8W6BX
By ErinSpear
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis
  Unacceptable

2 pts

Approaches Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

6 pts

Above Expectations

8 pts

Outstanding

10 pts

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Introduction

Unacceptable

No introduction
Approaches Expectations

Introduction does not introduce required information. Doesn't fit with argument of the essay.
Meets Expectations

Introduction provides required information but does not grab attention.
Above Expectations

Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
Outstanding

Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary).
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Thesis

Unacceptable

No thesis evident or thesis not justified by the rest of essay. Thesis is not argumentative; it is fact (from text) or is plot summary
Approaches Expectations

Thesis is unclear and unsupported, or misunderstands assignment or the text.
Meets Expectations

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Above Expectations

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Outstanding

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Interpretation is supported throughout with concrete details & appropriate commentary.
Comments/Feedback
Topic Sentences

Unacceptable

Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.
Approaches Expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Above Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Outstanding

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.
Comments/Feedback
Evidence

Unacceptable

Little or no evidence to support argument.
Approaches Expectations

Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Meets Expectations

Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.
Above Expectations

Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.
Outstanding

Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persusasive and effective choices in evidence.
Comments/Feedback
Explanation/Analysis

Unacceptable

Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Approaches Expectations

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Meets Expectations

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Above Expectations

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Outstanding

Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Comments/Feedback
Conclusion

Unacceptable

No conclusion
Approaches Expectations

Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Meets Expectations

Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Above Expectations

Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Outstanding

Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Comments/Feedback
Spelling and Grammar

Unacceptable

Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Approaches Expectations

Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Above Expectations

0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Outstanding

Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Comments/Feedback
Sources

Unacceptable

Did not meet 5 source minimum and multiple errors in-text citations.
Approaches Expectations

Used at least 5 sources, but needs work on researching and finding credible resources that support your purpose of writing. Multiple errors in citing sources.
Meets Expectations

Used at least 5 sources and utilized sources to support your thesis. No errors when citing sources in your paper.
Above Expectations

Used 5 sources and adequately used sources following proper citation rules for research.
Outstanding

Sources relate, support, and clarify thesis and purpose of writing. You also went beyond expectations for creating a cohesive research paper using proper citation rules for research.
Comments/Feedback
Total

Unacceptable
Approaches Expectations
Meets Expectations
Above Expectations
Outstanding
Comments/Feedback



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  • American Dream; Literature; Essay; Analysis; Research; American Literature

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