Ms.

Larios
Fahrenheit 451
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
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Focus & Evidence/
Examples

There is one clear, wellfocused topic. Main ideas

are clear and are well
supported by detailed and
accurate information.

Paper is focused on a single

topic. All subtopics and
most supporting details
provide information about
the chosen topic.

There is one topic. Main

ideas are somewhat clear.

The topic and main ideas

are not clear.

The introduction is inviting,

states the main topic, and
provides an overview of the
paper. Information is
relevant and presented in a
logical order. The conclusion
is strong.

The introduction states the

main topic and provides an
overview of the paper. A
conclusion is included.

The introduction states the

main topic. A conclusion is
included.

There is no clear
introduction, structure, or
conclusion.

Voice

The authors purpose of

writing is very clear, and
there is strong evidence of
attention to audience. The
authors extensive
knowledge and/or
experience with the topic
is/are evident.

The authors purpose of

writing is somewhat clear,
and there is some evidence
of attention to audience. The
authors knowledge and/or
experience with the topic
is/are evident.

The authors purpose of

writing is somewhat clear,
and there is evidence of
attention to audience. The
authors knowledge and/or
experience with the topic
is/are limited.

The authors purpose of

writing is unclear.

Grammar & Spelling

Author makes no errors in

grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.

Author makes 1-3 errors in

grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.

Author makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.

Author makes more than 4

errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.

Organization

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