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Final Literary Analysis Essay

Literary Analysis Essay

Rubric Code: X222XX4

By Haniah90

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Criteria for Essay
	excceeds expectations (N/A)	meets expectation (N/A)	quite meets expectation (N/A)	below expectation (N/A)	missing expectation (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement and conclusion	excceeds expectations Very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and makes a central point about it. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic to be described. Logical progression through the paragrapgh reflects sound critical thinking. Concluding paragraph restates the thesis and leaves the reader with an insightful conclusion.	meets expectation Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it contains accurate and complete information regarding the topic being described, it is not very engaging. Concluding paragraph restates thesis and leaves reader with a conclusion.	quite meets expectation Introduction contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and sound critical thinking. Concluding paragraph does not restate thesis or leave reader with a clear concluding thought.	below expectation Thesis is misleading, hard to find, or does not present a compelling argument for the description. Disorganized confusing concluding paragraph	missing expectation Ineffective opening he introduction does not contain a thesis statement. It does not introduce the central theme of the essay. no concluding paragraph
Body Paragraphs	excceeds expectations Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point. Details s in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to show a deep understanding of the literary work.	meets expectation Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point. Details are clear and presented with accurate textual evidence, but they could be better developed with explict interpretative commentries,	quite meets expectation Some body paragraphs don't contain a clear topic sentence or might not have as strong a topic sentence as is needed. There are details/examples in each paragraph, but they might be either unclear or not presenting explicit interpretaion. It does not creat a dominant impression in the paragraph.	below expectation Many of the paragraphs are missing essential details or the details in the overall essay focus on one sense, when other details could be offered to enrich the analysis.	missing expectation Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence. Details are either wrong or lacking.
Style: Flow, tone, word choice	excceeds expectations Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. Sense language is used to "show, not tell" the reader what is being described.	meets expectation Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of sense language to create imagery.	quite meets expectation Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While sense language is used, it is not very effective.	below expectation Writing appears rushed or underdeveloped.	missing expectation Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.
Overall Organization	excceeds expectations Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid critical thinking with appropriate and effective transitions.	meets expectation Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.	quite meets expectation Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.	below expectation The flow of the essay from detail to detail is difficult to understand or implies that important information has been left out.	missing expectation No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Mechanics	excceeds expectations No consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	meets expectation A few minor consistent errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	quite meets expectation A few regular errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.	below expectation The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.	missing expectation Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Literary Analysis	excceeds expectations writing reflects analytical thinking; clear reasoning present; inferential ideas present; balances text evidence/events and commentary well; student engaged in writing process;	meets expectation writing does reflect some critical, analytical understanding of the literary text;; more development of commentary needed; some imbalance of textual evidence	quite meets expectation little critical/analysis of the literary text; essay need more focus; some inconsistent literary evidence too much summary; vague statements,	below expectation little to none literary analysis, a mere narration of the literary work	missing expectation No literay analysis provided, fail to fulfill requirements for essay; little to no understanding of the text/question

Keywords:

Literary analysis, Paragraph, rubric, writing components

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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