Notes for a literary analysis common rubric by Sam Lucero

1- No Understanding Yet

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 17:58:08 UTC

No thesis or thesis is not an arguable statement

2- Beginning Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 17:58:29 UTC

The thesis demonstrates a misunderstanding of the prompt or text and shows outright confusion.

3- Emerging Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 17:58:41 UTC

The thesis is a plausible argument that contains a broad claim. The thesis is vague and lacks detail.

4- Proficient Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 17:58:52 UTC

The thesis presents a reasonable opinion, and the argument and analysis are clear, focused, and crafted well.

5- Deep Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 17:59:07 UTC

Thesis reflects a critical, analytical understanding of the text; claim should be bold and arguable.

5- Deep Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:00:04 UTC

The evidence is persuasive and effective in supporting your argument. The evidence used is relevant and best supports the claim.

4- Proficient Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:00:17 UTC

The evidence is relevant, convincing, and supports the writer's claim.

3- Emerging Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:00:29 UTC

Evidence is present, but only somewhat enhances the writer's claim.

2- Beginning Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:00:49 UTC

The evidence chosen does not support the thesis and topic sentences and seems irrelevant.

1- No Understanding Yet

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:00:57 UTC

No evidence to support thesis or evidence not clearly related to thesis/topic.

1- No Understanding Yet

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:01:19 UTC

No analysis of evidence present or analysis is disconnected/unclear

1- No Understanding Yet

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:01:30 UTC

Writing does not demonstrate a clear structure or flow; missing sections of text (intro, body, conclusion); language is unclear; missing punctuation

1- No Understanding Yet

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:01:35 UTC

The MLA format is not followed.

2- Beginning Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:01:55 UTC

The writing demonstrates basic comprehension of the text but not a critical, analytical understanding of it. A lack of focused, interpretive analysis and vague summarizing retell the story. The writer restates the content of details rather than drawing significant inferences about the text.

2- Beginning Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:02:07 UTC

The organization of the writing is jumbled: the introduction, thesis, and topic sentences are scattered and disorganized. Supporting quotes are not introduced. The conclusion is ineffective or missing.

2- Beginning Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:02:13 UTC

The sources are not properly cited in the body of the paper and on the works cited page.

3- Emerging Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:02:29 UTC

The writing demonstrates a superficial awareness of the text. The points made are vague and unsubstantiated; the essay lacks focus. The composition does not show a critical, analytical understanding of the text.

3- Emerging Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:02:41 UTC

The organization of the writing is unclear: the introduction, thesis, and topic sentences are scattered and jumbled. Supporting quotes are not introduced with context. The conclusion is ineffective.

3- Emerging Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:02:48 UTC

The paper seldom uses proper MLA format (i.e. heading, margins, font, spacing, page numbers, & works cited).

A few sources are properly cited both in the body of the paper and on the works cited page.

4- Proficient Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:02:55 UTC

The writing generally reflects a critical, analytical understanding of the text but is uneven. The inferences demonstrate interpretive ability but could be developed further to better support the thesis. Some claims are vague, generalized, or lacking in support.

4- Proficient Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:03:03 UTC

The organization of the writing is somewhat clear: the introduction, thesis, and topic sentences are cogent. Supporting quotes are introduced with context. The conclusion effectively closes the essay.

4- Proficient Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:03:20 UTC

The paper mostly uses proper MLA format (i.e. heading, margins, font, spacing, page numbers, & works cited).

Most sources are properly cited both in the body of the paper and on the works cited page.

5- Deep Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:03:31 UTC

The analysis reflects a critical understanding of the text. All inferences are developed so that all claims are well-supported and persuasive. The writer’s ability to interpret and break down the prompt shows engagement and excellence.

5- Deep Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:04:00 UTC

The organization of writing is clear: clear introduction and topic sentences, quotes are embedded with context and leading phrases, the conclusion is clear and connected.

5- Deep Understanding

slucero3 — 2023-10-19 18:04:06 UTC

Paper always uses proper MLA format (i.e. heading, margins, font, spacing, page numbers, & works cited).

The writing is academic in tone, demonstrating a clear sense of purpose and audience.

Uses appropriate conventions of writing, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

All sources are properly cited both in the body of the paper and on the works cited page.