TEXTUAL ANALYSIS ESSAY
COMPONENT OF RUBRIC
AND SPECIFIC CRITERIA LEVEL LEVELS OF EFFECTIVENESS
5: Complete
All
characteristics
present 4: Almost
Almost every
characteristic
except one
or two 3: Extensive
Most
characteristics
present 2: Moderate
Some
characteristics
present 1: Limited
Few
characteristics
present 0: Zero
No
characteristics
present
comments
Intro. paragraph:
-Inviting, suitable hook or information
-Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation & syntax
-Idea of topic and stance
Thesis statement:
-Restricted, narrow topic – one idea
-Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation & syntax
– Idea of theme, analysis, work, creator
Body paragraphs: (total 15 points for all)
-Inclusion of only important topics—
demonstration of how work supports the theme
and analysis chosen—CRITICAL ANALYSIS
-Obvious connection between topics and thesis
-(At least one paragraph with background info)
(painting and essay—worth 5 points)
-Each paragraph has evidence from work
-Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation & syntax
Evidence (overall view):
-Sufficient number of sources to provide evidence
– Demonstration of how work supports the theme
and analysis chosen
-Evidence is logical
-Specific, well developed support
Overall coherence & unity:
-Use of topic sentences and sum-ups
-Use of transition expressions between paragraphs
– All details are relevant to thesis
-Logical arrangement of sentences
-Logical organization of examples
– No more than 5 personal pronouns used
Conclusion:
-Restates thesis in an interesting manner
-Restates or summarizes paragraphs including the
theme and analysis
-No new information
-Puts a logical end to the essay
-Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation & syntax
Format:
-Double spaced, 12 pt font, times new roman, black
-Name -Page number
– Indent for paragraphs
-1” Margins
-2-3 pages
Citations:
-Any citations/references used are in correct
APA format
-Correct references/formats on references page
Total (50)
Essay #1 Total: /50
