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O Brother Where Art Thou Essay 
Short Story Analysis Essay
This Literary Analysis Essay will carefully examine a theme in O Brother Where Art Thou
Rubric Code: X2X8X84
By chrissandifer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Short Story Analysis Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Analysis

Excellent

Essay has a clear point where author has carefully examined and evaluated one or more elements of the movie. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis shows exceptional insight into the film, growing beyond what was discussed in class.
Proficient

Essay has a clear point where author has mostly examined and evaluated one or more elements of the movie. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis shows good insight into the film, growing beyond what was discussed in class.
Good

Essay has a clear point where author has somewhat examined and evaluated one or more elements of the movie. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis shows some insight into the film, but may not grow beyond what was said in class.
Fair

Essay does not have a point where author has examined and evaluated one or more elements of the movie. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
The analysis lacks insight into the film, or may be missing entirely.
Poor

The essay does not examine or evaluate at least one element of the moive. (plot, character, setting, theme, symbolism, etc.)
There is no analytic insight.

Essay was not turned in.
Sustained Thesis

Excellent

The thesis is clearly and obviously stated early in the essay. The thesis is well supported throughout the essay by references to the film. The essay thoroughly convinces the reader that the thesis is viable.
Proficient

The thesis is clearly stated early in the essay. The thesis is supported throughout the essay by references to the film. The essay mostly convinces the reader that the thesis is viable.
Good

The thesis may be unclear. The thesis is partially supported throughout the essay by references to the film. The essay may not convince the reader that the thesis is viable.
Fair

The thesis is difficult to find or non-existent. The thesis is unsupported. The essay does not convince the reader that the thesis is viable.
Poor

There is no thesis and/or substantial theme to link the essay together.

Essay was not turned in.
Organization

Excellent

Paragraphs are well-structured with an excellent general overall flow to the essay.
Proficient

Paragraphs are generally well-structured. There is a good general overall flow to the essay.
Good

Paragraphs are generally well-structured, although there are some awkward or unclear paragraphs.
There is a lack of overall flow.
Fair

Paragraphs are not well-structured.

There is no overall flow to the essay.
Poor

The essay is lacking paragraphs.

There is no flow.

Essay was not turned in.
Specific Detail/Support

Excellent

The support used from the stories is always relevant.
The specific details provided are always explained in depth as to why those details support the author's point.
Proficient

The support used from the stories is usually relevant. The specific details provided from the stories are partially or mostly explained as to why those details support the author's point.
Good

The support used from the stories is sometimes relevant. The specific details provided from the stories are sometimes explained but connections are vague.
Fair

Support from the stories is lacking or irrelevant. Specific details are missing or go unexplained and there is not connection made between the stories.
Poor

There is no support or specific details from the stories.

Essay was not turned in.
Conventions

Excellent

The essay employs all common writing conventions. There are no errors of grammar, spelling, proper tone, etc.
Proficient

The essay generally employs all common writing conventions. There are one or two errors of grammar, spelling, proper tone, etc.
Good

The essay generally employs all common writing conventions. There are several (more than three)errors of grammar, spelling, proper tone, etc.
Fair

The essay does not employ all common writing conventions. There are substantial (above ten) errors of grammar, spelling, proper tone, etc.
Poor

There are so many errors of common writing conventions, grammar, spelling, etc., that the essay is unreadable.

Essay was not turned in.
MLA Formatting

Excellent

Perfect formatting according to MLA guidelines; Near-flawless documentation of source material within essay and on the Works Cited page.
Proficient

Minor, occasional formatting problems; Minor errors in documentation
Good

One major formatting problem; Internal documentation may not follow MLA format; Sources not introduced or cited; Works Cited page contains some problems.
Fair

More that one major formatting problem; Most sources not introduced or cited. Overall documentation is problematic.
Poor

Almost no attention to formatting requirements; Documentation absent or unrecognizable to MLA standards

Essay was not turned in.
Punctuation Punishment
-1 for every title incorrectly punctuated




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