Assessment Rubric: Essay Writing
Literary Analysis
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4
Very
GoodCriteria is
wellevidenced.
3
GoodCriteria is
somewhat
evidenced
2
Satisfactory
Criteria is
not wellevidenced
(unclear)
1
needs
improvement
Criteria is not
met
(confusing,
not present)
Introduction
clear topic sentence/thesis
catchy/ grabs reader’s attention
Body
Paragraphs have clear main ideas
Paragraphs have supporting details
Paragraphs have adequate descriptions
Paragraphs are well organized
Body shows coherence and unity
Paragraphs are joined by adequate
transitional words or phrases
Conclusion
Restates the introduction
Gives closure to the topic
Content
Literary analysis used to respond to the questions
Offers significant supporting details by means of direct
quotations/citations
Tone used is excellent for a literary analysis and
demonstrates knowledge in critical evaluation.
Has a very clear focus, supported by a detailed analysis
of the novel’s literary value and influence
Format/Presentation
Revisions/Editing/proofreading is well evidenced
Follows the 5 paragraph essay format
Spacing follows MLA format
Works Cited follow MLA format
Heading and page #s follow MLA format
Citations follow MLA format
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