Archetype/Song Analysis Rubric 2015

Ideas and Content /40

6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Thesis
Statement
Proof
Commentary / *Exceptionally mature thesis statement contains at least 3 green words
*Clear topic sentence w/ specific claim Definitive statements
*Quotes are clearly relevant and masterfully integrated to enhance the analysis. Concrete, detailed examples from own life are interwoven to fully develop thoughts
*Flawlessly ties proof/statement including aspects of both archetype and personal connection
40-36 / *Mature thesis statement contains 3 green words
*Clear topic sentence w/ specific claim. Developed statements
*Effective quotes are well integrated and support the analysis. Concrete examples from own life are interwoven to fully develop thoughts
*Effectively ties proof/statement; including aspects of both archetype and personal connection
35-32 / *Thesis statement is present and contains green words
*Clear topic sentence, but claim could be more specific. Some statements are underdeveloped or undeveloped.
*Quotes are adequately integrated and are relevant to the article. Concrete examples from own life are included though may lack detail may not be interwoven
*Ties proof to statement; including aspects of both archetype and personal connection
31-28 / *Thesis statement is present but is unclear and/or does not contain green words.
*Topic sentence is somewhat unclear. No specific claim. Statements are minimal or undeveloped.
*Quotes may not match ideas; Awkward integration or “standing alone.” Vague examples form own life are included.
*Ties between proof and statement are unclear; lacking aspects of either archetype or personal connection
27-24 / *Thesis statement is unidentifiable.
*Topic sentence is unclear. No evidence of an attempt to develop statements.
*Quote use is haphazard and/or irrelevant; no clear integration—quotes are dropped in with no connecting phrases. No clear examples from own life.
*Ties between proof and commentary are almost nonexistent. lacking aspects of either archetype or personal connection
23-20 / *No thesis statement.
*Writing lacks a central idea or purpose. No statements made.
*Quotes are not present.
*No tie between proof and statement
19-0

Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Word Choice, Organization /20

Sentence Fluency/
Conventions / Sentences show a high degree of craftsmanship, strong and varied structure.
Exceptionally strong control of standard writing conventions Errors are few and minor
10-9 / Easy flow and rhythm. Sentences are carefully crafted with strong and varied structure; Strong control of standard writing conventions. Errors are few and minor that they do not impede readability.
8 / Writing flows; however, connections between phrases or sentences may be less than fluid. Somewhat varied structure
Control of standard writing conventions. Minor errors, while perhaps noticeable, do not impede readability.
7 / Writing tends to be mechanical Occasional awkward constructions
Limited control of standard writing conventions. Errors begin to impair readability.
6 / Writing tends to be choppy or rambling. Many awkward constructions
Limited control of standard writing conventions. Errors impair readability
5 / Writing is difficult to follow. Sentences tend to be incomplete, rambling or awk.
Numerous errors in usage, spelling, punctuation, capitalization distract the reader and make the text difficult to read.
4-0
Word Choice / Rich, broad range of words, appropriate to audience and purpose.
5 / Broad range of words, appropriate to audience and purpose
4 / Variety of words that are functional and appropriate to audience and purpose
3 / Ordinary, lacking precision and variety, or may be inappropriate to audience and purpose;
2 / Language is monotonous and/or misused, detracting from the meaning and impact.
1 / Extremely limited vocabulary; vague or imprecise language.
0
Organization / Paper is masterfully written. Ideas flow together with transitions both within and between paragraphs.
5 / Paper is coherent and cohesive. Ideas flow together with transitions both within and between paragraphs.
4 / Paper is mostly coherent and cohesive. Ideas usually flow together with transitions both within and between paragraphs.
3 / Ideas sometimes flow together with transitions within or between paragraphs.
2 / Lacks transitions. Paper is organization is somewhat haphazard and aimless.
1 / No transitions. Paper organization is haphazard and aimless.
0

Citation format and Works Cited /5

Internal Citations / No errors in either internal citations or works cited page
5 / Very few errors in either internal citations or works cited page
4 / Some errors in either internal citations or works cited page, but overall format is correct
3 / Multiple errors in either internal citations or works cited page
2 / Internal citations or works cited page are riddled with errors
1 / No internal citations or works cited page
0

Deductions for MLA format: TOTAL: /65