Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________ Hour: _____

Workshop 2: Who Am I? Literary Analysis Essay Rubric

Creative Title:
 Centered, NOT bolded or underlined in MLA format, Properly Capitalized /2

Introduction Paragraph (2 sentences minimum):

 Introduces Prompt/Workshop 2
 A clear thesis statement that includes the main idea of essay
(LAST Sentence of Introduction) /5

1st Body Paragraph (supports the thesis):

 Begins with a clear topic sentence related to the thesis that can be proven with evidence
 3 Yellow Relevant Details/QUOTE supports (evidence) that are correctly introduced, explained, &
cited
 Uses effective Transition Words and Phrases
 3 Pinks- Explanation of Yellows /10

2nd Body Paragraph (supports the thesis):

 Begins with a clear topic sentence related to the thesis that can be proven with evidence
 3 Yellow relevant Detail/ QUOTE supports (evidence) that are correctly introduced, explained, &
cited
 Uses effective Transition Words and Phrases
 3 Pinks- Explanation of Yellows /10

Conclusion Paragraph (2 sentences minimum):

 Restates the thesis (two analysis elements & main idea of essay) in different words
 Interesting Final Thought /5

Language and MLA Format:

 Correct Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Grammar--NO Weak Words or Contractions /5
 MLA Format (Times New Roman, 12 pt., double- spaced, correct info./date/header) /3

TOTAL: /40