Lit Analysis Essay Rubric

Lit Analysis Essay Rubric

8th Grade

9 Qs

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Lit Analysis Essay Rubric

Lit Analysis Essay Rubric

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RL.8.2, RI.7.1, RL.6.3

+20

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kayla Callanan

Used 3+ times

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Presents what is stated in the text and/or what can be inferred from the text(s) accurately.

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • A strong introduction and conclusion that make connections between the claim and text

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Strong transitions that show how claim, key points and evidence connect

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Includes relevant text evidence to support thesis and overall analysis of the text(s). Includes some support of inferences. 

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Most evidence includes context, and is quoted or paraphrased accurately.

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Analysis identifies a connection between the theme and the characters, setting, and plot

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Analysis clearly identifies the points of view of multiple characters and how they are developed

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Reflects control of most writing conventions; contains occasional errors that do not interfere with clarity or message.

 

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skill matches this indicator:

  • Demonstrates a mostly-complete understanding of central ideas and information.

ANALYSIS/

REASONING

EVIDENCE

READING COMPREHENSION

WRITING CONVENTIONS

ORGANIZATION

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2