Annotated Text for the Literary Analysis

Category Criteria Points

Thesis The thesis statement is clearly based on the close reading provided. It explicitly highlights
Statement and describes a prominent and specific element of the text and produces an insightful and 10
10 original interpretation. The thesis statement uses clear, appropriate, and error-free language.

Marginalia reflects an excellent application of literary terms and reading strategies

Annotation
(summarizing, analysis, evaluation). The marginal notes focus on a prominent and specific 10
10 element of the text.

Task
There are at least 10 highlighted terms/passages in the text. Each highlighted word/phrase is
Fulfillment 5
accompanied by marginal notes. The marginal notes are 2-3 sentences each.
5

MLA 8 The submission displays correct documentation of sources (in-text citations and reference
5
5 list) in MLA 8 format.

Total 30