Literary Analysis Paragraph Rubric



Literary Analysis Paragraph Rubric

5=excellent 4=strong 3=adequate 2=needs work 1=poor

ASSERTION Expresses your arguable point in relation to the prompt. Should include author and title if not previously stated. All assertions must have a specific detail from the text and a connection to theme.

Example: In ___________, ___________ uses ___________ to show ___________.

5 4 3 2 1

ILLUSTRATION Uses a specific detail from the text to support your point. This should be in the form of a direct quotation with a proper MLA citation.

5 4 3 2 1

ANALYSIS Explains how the direct quotation helps prove your assertion (minimum 2 sentences of analysis for each for each illustration).

5 4 3 2 1

CONCLUDING SENTENCE Provides closure to the paragraph and connects to the theme found in the assertion.

5 4 3 2 1

*for a fully developed paragraph, you should have a minimum of two illustrations per assertion

Total ______ /20

Literary Analysis Paragraph Rubric

5=excellent 4=strong 3=adequate 2=needs work 1=poor

ASSERTION Expresses your arguable point in relation to the prompt. Should include author and title if not previously stated. All assertions must have a specific detail from the text and a connection to theme.

Example: In ___________, ___________ uses ___________ to show ___________.

5 4 3 2 1

ILLUSTRATION Uses a specific detail from the text to support your point. This should be in the form of a direct quotation with a proper MLA citation.

5 4 3 2 1

ANALYSIS Explains how the direct quotation helps prove your assertion (minimum 2 sentences of analysis for each for each illustration).

5 4 3 2 1

CONCLUDING SENTENCE Provides closure to the paragraph and connects to the theme found in the assertion.

5 4 3 2 1

*for a fully developed paragraph, you should have a minimum of two illustrations per assertion

Total ______ /20

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