Assignment #1 Notebooks will be assessed using the following rubric:“A” Range • Deep <strong>and</strong> broad underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the entire work• Analysis is mature, specific <strong>and</strong> original• Insight that recognizes <strong>and</strong> appreciates what most students miss• <strong>Composition</strong> reflects exemplary comm<strong>and</strong> of language, style <strong>and</strong>usage• Ample <strong>and</strong> revealing textual evidence• Categories demonstrate appropriately balanced development“B” Range • Adequate underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the work <strong>and</strong> its complexities• Analysis is specific but limited or inexact in total scope• Insight that recognizes what some students miss• <strong>Composition</strong> reflects strong comm<strong>and</strong> of language, style <strong>and</strong> usage,but may be uneven throughout• Adequate <strong>and</strong> obvious textual support• Categories demonstrate some imbalance in development <strong>and</strong> depth“C” Range • Superficial <strong>and</strong> general underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the work as a whole• Analysis is limited, inexact <strong>and</strong> vague, tending toward summary• Insight that recognizes easily identifiable points with littleelaboration• <strong>Composition</strong> reveals errors in basic comm<strong>and</strong> of language, style<strong>and</strong> usage• General references to the text with little direct quotation, orirrelevant references• Categories are limited <strong>and</strong>/or imbalanced in development <strong>and</strong> depth“D” Range • Little or partial underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the work as a whole• Summary with scant analysis• Vague insight relying on generalizations• <strong>Composition</strong> reveals glaring <strong>and</strong> repeated errors that distract thereader• General references to the text with little direct quotation, orirrelevant references• Categories are limited <strong>and</strong>/or imbalanced in development <strong>and</strong>depth. One or more categories may be missing“F” Range • Clear indication that the work was only partially read or not read atall• Cursory summary• Vague <strong>and</strong> incomprehensible commentary• <strong>Composition</strong> reveals glaring <strong>and</strong> repeated errors that make meaningunintelligible• Vague reference to the text with no direct quotation• Categories are severely underdeveloped. One or more categories ismissing.
Assignment #2 essays will be assessed using the following rubric:Holistic Grade Organization Focus Development Grammar/Style/MechanicsA-(94), A(96),A+ (100)B-(86), B (88),B+ (92)C-(76), C(80),C+ (84)D(70), D (72)D+ (75)* Clear thesis stated inthe introduction* Transitions are clear<strong>and</strong> make the paperflow* Quotations arecontextualized* Literary TQ identified<strong>and</strong> thoroughlydiscussed.* Clear thesis stated inthe intro; may beunclear in places* Some transitionsneeded; transitions maybe repetitive oroverused.* Quotations arecontextualized* Literary TQ identified<strong>and</strong> discussedsomewhat thoroughly.* Thesis is somewhatclear, but ideas seemjumbled <strong>and</strong>unorganized.* Several transitionsneeded.* Some quotations arenot introduced properly* Literary TQ may beidentified by isdiscussed infrequentlyin the essay.* Unclearproject/purpose* Several transitionsneeded.* Quotations are notproperly contextualized.* Literary TQ is notidentified or is notdiscussed at all in theessay.*Established in theintro, maintained ineach body paragraph,<strong>and</strong> is emphasized inthe conclusion.*Topic sentences havea direct connection tothe thesis statement.* Clear focus in theintro, but could beclearer throughout theessay. ORUnclear focus in theintro but the focusbecomes clarified as theessay continues.*Most topic sentenceshave a directconnection to the thesisstatement.* Focus is generallyclear, but the focus isnot maintainedthroughout the essay.Subtopics may detractfrom the essay’s mainfocus.* Few topic sentenceshave a direct connectionto the thesis statement.* Unclear focusthroughout the essay.* Topic sentences arenot connected to thethesis statement or aremissing entirely.* Body Paragraphs build onone another <strong>and</strong> do not repeatthe same information.* Specific details enhance thewriting.* Quotations support the thesis,are integrated <strong>and</strong> analyzed indetail.* Analysis throughoutexplicates the theme stated inthe thesis.* Some repetition in bodyparagraphs* Most details are specific(some may be general)* Most quotes support or relateto the thesis. Some quotescould better support the thesisor could be incorporated <strong>and</strong>analyzed more effectively.* Analysis in places explicatesthe theme stated in the thesis.* Frequent repetition of ideasthroughout the essay* Details are general (notspecific)* Some quotes do not relate tothe thesis. Quotes are notincorporated or analyzedeffectively.* Analysis is present, but issuperficial <strong>and</strong> does notexplicate the theme.* Frequent repetition of ideasthroughout the essay* Details are general or aremissing entirely* Most quotes do not clearlysupport the thesis.* Analysis is absent or off topic.*Few spelling,grammatical,mechanicalerrors.*Clear syntax*Quotations arecited properly<strong>and</strong> formattedcorrectly.* Few spelling,grammatical,mechanicalerrors.* Mostly clearsyntax.* Quotations arecited properly<strong>and</strong> formattedcorrectly.* Severalspelling,grammatical,mechanicalerrors.* Unclearsyntax* Severalquotations arenot citedproperly orformattedcorrectly.* Numerousspelling,grammatical,mechanicalerrors.* Unclearsyntax.* Severalquotations arenot citedproperly orformattedcorrectly.F (69 or below)* Unclear thesis* Many transitionsneeded* No quotes present orquotes may be usedincorrectly.* Literary TQ notmentioned.* Unclear focusthroughout the essay.* Topic sentences aremissing or unrelated.* The essay lacks anynew ideas; details aremissing entirely.* Quotes are missing ordo not support the thesisat all.* Analysis is absent.* Numerous spelling,grammatical,mechanical errors.* Unclear syntax.* Several quotations arenot cited properly orformatted correctly.