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