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Analyzing an Author’s CEPA Rubric: Macaulay Literary Analysis Essay 4 3 - 2 1 Ideas are original and focused, and demonstrate insightful analysis of Macaulay’s style in Cathedral. Ideas are on topic, but the analysis is obvious and not very insightful. Ideas are unfocused and /or analysis is weak. After reading it, the reader is left with many unanswered questions. Organization Organization is careful and subtle – There is an engaging introduction with a hook, bridge, and a clear thesis. Clear topic sentences with key words from the thesis Sufficient background information to introduce supporting textual evidence Specific and relevant supporting quotations In-text citations using MLA formatting Explanations of how evidence supports the thesis using key words from the quotation and the thesis Accurate use of transitions is a satisfying conclusion with a restatement of the thesis, a summary of main points and a final thought such as a link, prediction, insight or recommendation. There is organization but some of the following aspects are missing, making the essay harder for the reader to follow: Organization is careful and subtle – is an engaging introduction with a hook, bridge and a clear thesis. Clear topic sentences with key words from the thesis Sufficient background information to introduce supporting textual evidence Specific and relevant supporting quotations In-text citations using MLA formatting Explanations of how evidence supports the thesis using key words from the quotation and the thesis Accurate use of transitions There is a satisfying conclusion with a restatement of the thesis, a summary of main points and a final thought such as a link, prediction, insight or recommendation. There is little evidence of organization and too many of the following aspects are missing. Organization is careful and subtle – There is an engaging introduction with a hook, bridge and a clear thesis. Clear topic sentences with key words from the thesis Sufficient background information to introduce supporting textual evidence Specific and relevant supporting quotations In-text citations using MLA formatting Explanations of how evidence supports the thesis using key words from the quotation and the thesis Accurate use of transitions There is a satisfying conclusion with a restatement of the thesis, a summary of main points and a final thought such as a link, prediction, insight or recommendation. The writer’s voice is formal and informative. The writer’s is sometimes formal and informative. The writer’s voice is not formal or the writer does not come across as confident or an authority on the subject.
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