English - literary analysis

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Using a Six-Trait Rubric

Ideas 4 The thesis statement is clear. Evidence and inferences are solid. The analysis goes beyond mere summary and addresses subtleties of meaning.

3 The thesis statement is clear. Most evidence and inferences are solid. The analysis goes beyond mere summary and addresses subtleties.

2 The thesis statement could be clearer. Some evidence and inferences are solid, but there is too much simple summary.

1 The thesis statement is missing or unclear. There is little evidence and few inferences, and ideas rarely go beyond summary.

Organization 4 The organization is clear with abundant support and abundant transitions.

3 Support is abundant but a few ideas seem out of place or transitions are missing.

2 More details are needed. Many ideas seem out of place and transitions are missing.

1 The development of the body is inadequate and the organization is unclear and hard to follow.

Voice 4 The voice sounds natural, engaging, and forceful.

3 The voice sounds natural and engaging.

2 The voice sounds mostly natural but is weak.

1 The voice sounds mostly unnatural and is weak.

Word Choice 4 Words are specific and powerful. Language is sophisticated.

3 Words are specific and language is appropriate.

2 Some words are too general and/or inappropriate.

1 Most words are overly general and inappropriate for the purpose and audience.

Sentence Fluency

4 Varied sentences flow smoothly. Schemes add elegance.

3 Most sentences are varied and flow smoothly. Some schemes are used.

2 Some sentence are varied but some are choppy.

1 Sentences are not varied and are choppy.

Conventions 4 Punctuation, usage, and spelling are correct. Quotes are handled correctly. The Power Rules are all followed.

3 Punctuation, usage, and spelling are mainly correct and Power Rules are all followed.

2 Some punctuation, usage, and spelling are incorrect but all Power Rules are followed.

1 There are many errors and at least one failure to follow a Power Rule.

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