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Focus or Thesis Statement

The thesis statement clearly states the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. There is a strong focus.

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and some main points.

The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but lacks focus.

The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed.

 

Evidence and Examples

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.

 

Grammar & Spelling

Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

 

Sources

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.

Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.

Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly.

 

Accuracy

All supportive analysis reflects a clear understanding of the novel. Critical thinking and close reading is evident.

Almost all supportive evidence is reported accurately.

Most supportive evidence is reported accurately.

Most supportive evidence is inaccurately reported. There is a clear lack of close reading.