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Final Essay - Macbeth

Literary Analysis

Literary Analysis that uses concrete details and textual evidence to support a thesis.

Rubric Code: Z2WX262

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Literary Essay
	Exceeds 10 pts	Meets 8.5 pts	Approaches 7.5 pts	Begins 6.5 pts
Introduction	Exceeds Essay begins with a hook Introduces author & title fluidly Thesis statement is clear & thoughtful Projected plan clearly outlined with key words and/or phrases	Meets Introduces author Introduces title Thesis statement is clear Projected plan included with key words	Approaches Author and title mentioned, but not clearly stated Thesis statement present, but not strong Projected plan is present but lacks clarity	Begins Missing author and title Thesis statement unclear No projected plan
Organization/Topic Sentences	Exceeds The essay's organization supports the thesis and remains focused with insightful discussion. Topic sentences are clear and connected to the thesis. Makes use of transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.	Meets Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis, but there are moments when the focus is uneven. Transitions between paragraphs are present.	Approaches Organization is unclear or the essay does not remain focused on the thesis and plan.	Begins Essay is not organized into sub-topics that focus on one aspect of the play.
Text evidence.	Exceeds Essay contains multiple convincing quotes that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced. Acts and scenes are listed in parentheses for the text evidence. Text evidence is concise and thoughtfully presented based on the length guidelines for the assignment.	Meets Body paragraphs contain at least three quotes or paraphrases that clearly support the thesis. Acts and scenes are listed in parentheses for the text evidence. Length of quotes may be uneven, but they are still carefully and appropriately selected.	Approaches Paragraphs contain at least two pieces of text evidence (direct quotes or paraphrases) or quotes do not support thesis. Examples may not be cited correctly, although writer does show effort to incorporate logical examples.	Begins Body paragraphs do not contain any direct quotes from the play. Few concrete details drawn directly from the story. Writer relies on vague or inappropriate text support.
Analysis	Exceeds Analysis of text evidence demonstrates insightful understanding of the topic (thesis) as it relates to the text evidence selected.	Meets Analysis of each piece of text evidence supports the writer's claim.	Approaches Analysis mainly restates text evidence rather than linking it to the thesis. Analysis may need more development to convey its importance to the writer's claim.	Begins Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Conclusion	Exceeds Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.	Meets Restates thesis in a slightly different way (word choice, sentence structure) and main points are briefly highlighted, and leaves the reader with something to think about.	Approaches Conclusion simply restates the thesis.	Begins Conclusion missing or lacks clarity.
Mechanics	Exceeds Free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.	Meets Very few errors in spelling and grammar.	Approaches Contains multiple errors in spelling and grammar.	Begins Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.

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English

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Writing

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