NAME Essay 1 Grading Rubric and Feedback for Literature

5 = Excellent 4 = Satisfactory 3 = Needs Improvement 2 = Below Average 1 = Unsatisfactory

5 4 3 2 1
1. Language: Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, proofreading
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/exercises/2/
2. MLA: Correct MLA formatting like margins, headings, line spacing,
quotation marks, parenthetical references, block quotes
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
3. Introduction/Lead: Engaging, establishes the purpose, focus, voice, and
tone of the essay to come. Contains the thesis.
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/introductions/
4. Thesis: Takes a stand, is clearly written, easily identifiable, and controls the
essay. (Thesis cannot be a question, quote, or fact; Thesis shouldnt state
the obvious).
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/thesis-statements/
5. Topic Sentences: Clearly signal the main ideas of paragraphs in support of
the thesis statement. (TS should not be a question, quote, or fact).
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-topic-
sentences.html
6. Body Paragraphs/Evidence: Contain strong evidence about the claims
made in the topic sentences in support of the thesis.
http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/evidence/
7. Body Paragraphs/Evidence Integration: Smoothly integrate the textual
evidence (direct quotes) into paragraphs
http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/academic1/quotations-integrating-
them-in-mla-style-papers/
8. Body Paragraphs/Reasoning: Use sound reasoning and thorough
explanations to explore the logic behind the assertions (Do not merely
summarize or state the obvious)
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/03/
9. Works Cited Page: Correctly follows MLA style
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/
10. Overall: Addresses all aspects of writing assignment correctly and stays on
task throughout
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/618/01/ (Literature)
Totals:

Grade: 50/50 = 100% = A+

Notes: