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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric 
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Final Draft of Literary Analysis Essay organizing your ideas into an essay containing the following: introductory paragraph containing a thesis statement; support body paragraphs containing assertions, integrated examples of proof/quotations, explanation/analysis, transition words, and concluding sentence; and ending with a concluding paragraph.
Rubric Code: YXC8792
By ehanif
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Literary Analysis
  Exceeds Standards

5 pts

Mastery of Standards

4 pts

Approaching Mastery of Standards

3 pts

Partial Mastery of Standards

2 pts

Limited Proficiency in Standards

1 pts

Evidence

Exceeds Standards

Evidence is persuasive and effective and draws on direct quotations to support argument. Quotes are integrated seamlessly. Quotes are cited correctly. Two examples or more to support your thesis.
Mastery of Standards

Evidence supports argument and is believable and effective. Quotes are introduced with a lead-in, although there may still be some awkwardness in construction. Quotes are cited correctly. A minimum of two examples to support your thesis.
Approaching Mastery of Standards

Evidence is present and mostly supports argument, although it could be made stronger with different choice of quotes. Quotes may be awkwardly integrated. Quotes are cited with some errors. One example must be used to support thesis.
Partial Mastery of Standards

Evidence given doesn't support argument. Poor integration of quotes. MLA in-text citation is done improperly.
Limited Proficiency in Standards

Little or no evidence to support argument.
Explanation/Analysis

Exceeds Standards

Insightful analysis of the novel. Explanations tie the quotes back to the thesis statements and topic sentences. Clear transitions and organization.
Mastery of Standards

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument. Explanations tie the quotes back to the thesis. Paragraphs have transitions but may have a bit of trouble with organization.
Approaching Mastery of Standards

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious, basic, or somewhat repetitive.
Partial Mastery of Standards

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay. Transitions and organization are not very clear.
Limited Proficiency in Standards

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

Exceeds Standards

Clean and free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. Layout is perfect. Author's use of language is strong, vivid, and appealing. Written in third person (no personal pronouns.) No shift in verb tense.
Mastery of Standards

Capitalization, spelling, and grammar are mostly correct. Formal language third person has been used. Few or no first or second person pronouns. No noticeable shift in verb tense. Author's use of language is solid.
Approaching Mastery of Standards

Some mistakes in capitalization, spelling, and/or grammar, but not enough that it is distracting. First or second person pronouns or a shift in verb tense may have been used. Author may rely too often on basic vocabulary.
Partial Mastery of Standards

Many spelling and grammatical errors. Verb tense shifts or personal pronoun usage are awkward. Author has not made an effort to use a strong vocabulary and has settled on basic, repetitive wording.
Limited Proficiency in Standards

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



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