Ms.

Rhude
AP English Language and Composition

Analysis Rubric Checklist

Directions: Place a check if the writer (yourself or a peer) displays these qualities. These will help you provide the paper you are
evaluating with a final score. Check off the following categories in your log.
High-Range Essay (9-8)
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Indicates complete understanding of the requirements of the prompt.
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Reveals full understanding of the ideas being developed in the piece.
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Addresses and/or analyzes the piece in depth; fully fleshes out the meaning.
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Identifies and fully analyzes rhetorical techniques, as appropriate, such as figurative language (tropes0, diction, syntax
(schemes), point of view, tone, imagery and style.
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Cites specific references to the passage.
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Does not generalize but cites specific evidence and develops that evidence fully and comprehensively; follows thorough;
fully addresses So what? question.
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Is clear, well-organized, and coherent
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Reflects the ability to manipulate language (stylistic maturity) at an advanced level.
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Contains very few errors or flaws, if any.
Tip:

Rarely, a 7 essay can make a jump into the high range because of its more mature style and perception.

Middle-Range Essay (7-6-5)

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Refers accurately and completely to the prompt.
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Demonstrates some or considerable understanding of the complexity of the concepts being developed in the piece. Refers
accurately to the rhetorical devices the writer uses, if appropriate. Transcend simple identification by analyzing their use
in the development of meaning.
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Provides a less thorough analysis/less clarity and precision of thesis than a higher-rated paper; 5 papers may digress from
the topic.
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Provides a sufficient body of evidence to be convincing; follows through.
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Is less adept at linking techniques to the purpose of the passage.
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Demonstrates writing that is adequate in conveying the authors intent.
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May cite stylistic techniques without sufficiently supporting how they work in developing evidence.
May not be aware of the underlying implications. Doesnt fully address the So what? questions.
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Contains only minor errors or flaws.
Tips:

The 7 paper demonstrates a more consistent command of college-level writing than does the 5 or 6 paper.
A 5 paper does the minimum required by the prompt. It relies on generalizations and sketchy analysis. It is often
sidetracked by summary, and the references may be limited or simplistic. It often focus and digresses from the topic.

Low-Range Essay (4-3-2-1)

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Inadequately develops a position on the assigned topic.
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Demonstrates insufficient and/or inaccurate understanding of the passage.
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Does not weave in rhetorical devices, if appropriate. May only identify them instead of explaining their contribution to the
meaning of the text.
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Fails to demonstrate an understanding of the passage, providing lack of discussion, evidence or support.
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Demonstrates weak control of the elements of diction, syntax, and organization.
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Essay is riddled with mechanical/ grammatical/ spelling errors.
Tips:

A 4 or 3 essay may do no more than paraphrase sections of the passage rather than analyze the passage.
A 2 essay may misunderstand the prompt or substitute a simpler task by responding to the prompt tangentially with
unrelated, may merely summarize the passage. (No matter how well written, a summary can never earn more than a 2)
A 1-2 essay indicates a major lack of understanding and control. It fails to comprehend the prompt and/or the passage. It
may also indicate severe writing problems.

Review the rubric again and look at where the majority of the checks lie. Then, determine a holistic score.
(On a separate sheet of paper or at the bottom of your essay if space allows write a rationale)
This essay receives a score of __________ because. (be sure to use the language of the rubric and this check list to write a
rationale of the writers score). Be thorough and specific.
Created by R. Gunnar, Edited by C. Rhude