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Literary Analysis

TASK - "These writers claim a specific vision of what it means to be an American. Compare and contrast their perspective, referencing their literary devices and figurative language."

Rubric Code: YCCA54

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

LITERARY ANALYSIS
	Above level -4- (N/A)	On level -3- (N/A)	Approaching level -2- (N/A)	Below level -1- (N/A)	Incomplete -0- (N/A)
Intro and Thesis	Above level -4- First paragraph is catchy. Thesis is evident and points to be argued well stated.	On level -3- First paragraph has a weak 'grabber'. The reader is informed of the topic by thesis statement.	Approaching level -2- A catchy beginning is attempted, but it is confusing, rather than interesting. Topic evident, but thesis not apparent.	Below level -1- No attempt made to catch the reader's attention in the first paragraph. The topic of the essay is not apparent.	Incomplete -0- * Incomplete
Quotes and Support	Above level -4- All facts/ quotes presented in the essay are accurate and support/ relate back to the thesis/ topic sentence. At least 5 references/ quotes present.	On level -3- Almost all facts/ quotes presented in the essay are accurate and provide some support to thesis/ topic sentence. 4-5 references/ quotes present.	Approaching level -2- Most facts/ quotes presented in the story are accurate. Evidence is scattered and difficult to follow. 3-4 references/ quotes present.	Below level -1- Several factual/ quotation errors in the essay. There is litle effort to make the essay cohesive. 3 or less references or quotes present.	Incomplete -0- * Incomplete
Organization	Above level -4- The essay is very well organized. Five paragraphs evident. Arguments follow a logical sequence with clear transitions. Graphic organizers properly utilized.	On level -3- The essay reflects organization. Five paragraphs are evident. Ideas are slightly out of place. Transitions are clear. Graphic organizers utilized.	Approaching level -2- The essay is difficult to follow. Paragraphs are unclear. Transitions make writing difficult to understand. Graphic organizers attempted, but not utilized properly.	Below level -1- Ideas seem to be randomly arranged. No effort at proper paragraph organization.	Incomplete -0- * Incomplete
Analysis	Above level -4- The essay thoroughly analyzes the author's style/ techniques using literary terms.	On level -3- The essay analyzes the author's style/ techniques mostly using literary terms.	Approaching level -2- The essay somewhat analyzes the author's style/ techniques using literary terms.	Below level -1- The essay does not analyze the author's style/ technique. Contains little analysis.	Incomplete -0- * Incomplete
CLosing Paragraph	Above level -4- Conclusion clearly restates the thesis, main points and includes an insightful final concluding thought on the topic.	On level -3- Conclusion restates the thesis statement, main points and includes a final concluding thought on the topic.	Approaching level -2- Conclusion vaguely restates thesis statement, main points and include a weak final thought.	Below level -1- Essay does not contain a conclusion apparent to reader.	Incomplete -0- * Incomplete
Mechanics	Above level -4- The essay is free of mechanical errors.	On level -3- The essay has three or less mechanical errors.	Approaching level -2- The essay has seven or less mechanical errors.	Below level -1- The essay has more than seven errors.	Incomplete -0- * Incomplete

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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