LITERARY ESSAY

Explores the meaning and construction of a text, focusing on elements such as structure, character, theme, style,

tone and subtext. One is taking a text and trying to discover how and why it is put together the way it is.

Name: _____________________________________ Text(s)/Topic: ______________________________

Analysis of first
supporting point
(15%)
Analysis of second
supporting point
(15%)
Analysis of third
supporting point
(20%)

Incomplete

Limited

Approaching

Meeting

Exceeding

1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(0-7.4%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(0-7.4%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(0 9.9%)

1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(7.5 8.9%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(7.5 8.9%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(10 11.9%)

1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(9 10.4%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(9 10.4%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(12-13.9%)

1. Insightful and sophisticated examination and analysis of first enumerated aspect

2. Writer uses the format of PPC:
a) clear, thoughtful point
b) relevant proof
c) significant, thoroughly developed analytic comment
(10.5 11.9%)
1. Insightful and sophisticated examination and analysis of second enumerated aspect
2. Writer uses the format of PPC:
a) clear, thoughtful point
b) relevant proof
c) significant, thoroughly developed analytic comment
(10.5 11.9%)
1. Insightful and sophisticated examination and analysis of third enumerated aspect the strongest of the three.
2. Writer uses the format of PPC:
a) clear, thoughtful point
b) relevant proof
c) significant, thoroughly developed analytic comment
(14-15.9%)

1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(12 15%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(12 15%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)
(16 20%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2.

Reading Strand total:

Introduction

/50%

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Structure

(0-2.4%)
1.

(2.5 2.9%)
1.

(3 3.4%)
1.

Engaging, creative hook

Skilled introduction of topic / transition to thesis; sophisticated writing demonstrated.
Thesis is clear, debatable, interesting, and visible.
Clear, concise statement of enumeration is in parallel form.
Conclusion connects explicitly and creatively to hook; it restates thesis and statement of enumeration with
creativity and skill.
(3.5 3.9%)
1. Topic sentences are clear, relevant and creative.

Style

2.

2.

2.

2. Body paragraphs and conclusion paragraph are introduced with appropriate transitions.

(15%)

3.

3.

3.

(0-7.4%)

(7.5-8.9%)

(9-10.4%)

Conclusion
(5%)

Accurately applies the

conventions of
(20%)
MLA standards
(10%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
(0 9.9%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
(10 11.9%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(0 4.9%)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(5-5.9%)

Writing Strand total:

/50%

1.
2.
3.
4.
(12-13.9%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(6 6.9%)

3. Writing is sophisticated, reflecting the style of a committed reader. Style and vocabulary consistently academic in
tone, concisely communicating ideas.
(10.5-11.9%)
Demonstrates standard Canadian:
1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Punctuation
4. Capitalization
(14-15.9%)
1. First page includes correct information and in correct format.
2. Two-part title is creative and specific.
3. Pagination is in upper right hand corner and includes surname.
4. In-text citations are used, and in proper format.
5. Works Cited page is included, for each text referred to, and in proper format.
6. Work is double spaced, using 12-pt Times New Roman or Cambria font.
7. Margins are one-inch.
(7-7.9%)

(4-5%)
1.

3.
(12 15%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
(16 20%)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
(8-10%)

TOTAL:

/100