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Introduction is rudimentary; introduces the only the most essential of the text; thesis is lacking

Introduction is understandable; introduces the main elements of the text; thesis is weak or unclear

Introduction is clear and understandable; introduces the important elements of the text; states a clear thesis.

Introduction is clear and precise; clearly introduces the all the major elements of the text; states a strong, original thesis.

No real conclusion. Abrupt ending.

Conclusion summarizes what has been said.

Conclusion summarizes what has been said; analysis illustrates importance of passage.

Conclusion clearly summarizes what has been accomplished; analysis clearly links to entire text; clearly illustrates importance of passage and implications to other literature or class.

1) Language
Student has demonstrated no skill in identifying some types of literary language.

2) Theme
Student has trouble identifying elementary themes

3) Student is unable to maintain thesis through analysis

4) Does not identify all of the following: who? what? when? where? how?

5) Student is not in line with class discussions

1) Language
Student has demonstrated some skill in identifying some types of literary language but is unable to explain the ways in which this language is important to the passage.

2) Theme
Student identifies elementary themes, Student does not explain well the importance of the themes

3) Student is unable to maintain thesis through analysis

4) Does not identify all of the following: who? what? when? where? how?

5) Student is moderately in line w

1) Language
Student has demonstrated good skill in identifying types of literary language and is able to explain the ways in which this language is important to the passage.

2) Theme
Student expands analysis of language to broader theme of passage, perhaps the novel

3) Student fairly maintains thesis through analysis

4) Identifies: who? what? when? where? how?

5) Student is in line discussions and materials

1) Language
Student demonstrates excellent skill in identifying types of literary language & is able to explain the ways in which this language is important to the passage and gives it meaning.

2) Theme
Student skillfully expands analysis of language to broader theme of passage and novel, perhaps other literature

3) Student expertly maintains thesis through analysis

4) Clearly identifies: who? what? when? where? how?

5) Student expands beyond cla