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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric - Foreshadowing in Macbeth 
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric - Foreshadowing in Macbeth
After reading Macbeth explore foreshadowing with most attention focused on the witches' role and conclude with the impact they have on the play.
Rubric Code: V2XA9WC
By isab1999
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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Approaches Expectations

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Introduction

4
Outstanding

Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary). Follows the hook transition thesis model.
Above Expectations

Intro. grabs attention, introduces argument, and required info (title, author, summary). Follows the hook transition thesis model.
Meets Expectations

Introduction provides required information but does not grab attention.
Approaches Expectations

Introduction does not introduce required information. Doesn't fit with argument of the essay.
Unacceptable

No introduction
Thesis

4
Outstanding

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Interpretation is supported throughout with concrete details & appropriate commentary.
Above Expectations

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Meets Expectations

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Approaches Expectations

Thesis is unclear and unsupported, or misunderstands assignment or the text.
Unacceptable

No thesis evident or thesis not justified by the rest of essay. Thesis is not argumentative; it is fact (from text) or is plot summary
Body Paragraph 1

12
Outstanding

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.

Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persuasive and effective choices in evidence.

Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Above Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.

Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.

Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Approaches Expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.

Evidence given doesn't support argument.

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable

Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.

Little or no evidence to support argument.

Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Body Paragraph 2

12
Outstanding

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.

Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persuasive and effective choices in evidence.

Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Above Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.

Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.

Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Approaches Expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.

Evidence given doesn't support argument.

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable

Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.

Little or no evidence to support argument.

Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Body Paragraph 3

12
Outstanding

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.

Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persuasive and effective choices in evidence.

Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence.
Above Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.

Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.

Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.

Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.

Supports argument of the essay, though ideas may be obvious or basic.
Approaches Expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.

Evidence given doesn't support argument.

Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable

Topic sentences not evident or they are facts or summaries.

Little or no evidence to support argument.

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

12
Outstanding

Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Above Expectations

Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Meets Expectations

Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Approaches Expectations

Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Unacceptable

No conclusion
Spelling and Grammar

12
Outstanding

Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Above Expectations

0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Approaches Expectations

Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Unacceptable

Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Sentence Structure and Style

12
Outstanding

Uses a variety of sentences including carefully crafted questions, complex and compound and sentence sentences that aid in the flow (at least 2 semicolons used properly), and word choice that is academic and precise.
Above Expectations

Uses a variety of sentences including carefully crafted questions, complex and compound and sentence sentences that aid in the flow (at least 2 semicolons attempted), and word choice that is academic and precise.
Meets Expectations

Uses a variety of sentences including questions, complex and compound and sentence sentences that aid in the flow (at least 2 semicolons attempted), and word choice that is academic but may lack precision.
Approaches Expectations

Sentence variety attempted but lacking. Flow may be choppy, and word choice is basic and may lack precision.
Unacceptable

Sentence variety and style lacking.
MLA citation and works cited

12
Outstanding

each quote is carefully cited with Act, scene, and line number referenced with Arabic numerals. Each paragraph has at least 1 direct quote cited and all paraphrases cited. A proper MLA works cited entry is completed on a Works cited page.
Above Expectations

each quote is carefully cited with Act, scene, and line number referenced with Arabic numerals. Each paragraph has at least 1 direct quote cited and all paraphrases cited. A proper MLA works cited entry is completed on a Works cited page. There may be minor errors.
Meets Expectations

each quote is carefully cited with Act, scene, and line number referenced with Arabic numerals. Each paragraph has at least 1 direct quote cited and all paraphrases cited. A proper MLA works cited entry is completed on a Works cited page. There may be major errors
Approaches Expectations

Citation is at least attempted with good effort.
Unacceptable

There is a clear lack of effort to cite responsibly.
format

8
Outstanding

header / heading / font, and spacing perfect
Above Expectations

1 error
Meets Expectations

2 errors
Approaches Expectations

3 errors
Unacceptable

4 or more errors



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