| Analyze both texts by pointing out and comparing specific elements of their writing styles |
Thoroughly analyzes both Douglass’s and Twain’s narrative techniques, providing detailed comparisons of specific elements such as tone, diction, and structure. |
Analyzes both Douglass’s and Twain’s narrative techniques, providing some comparisons of specific elements, though some details may be lacking. |
Attempts to analyze both Douglass’s and Twain’s narrative techniques, but comparisons are vague or lack specificity. |
Little to no analysis of Douglass’s and Twain’s narrative techniques; lacks comparisons of specific elements. |
| Provide an introductory section or paragraph that clearly introduces a topic |
Introduction is engaging and clearly introduces the topic, setting a strong foundation for the essay. |
Introduction clearly introduces the topic, though it may lack engagement or depth. |
Introduction attempts to introduce the topic but is unclear or lacks focus. |
Introduction is missing or fails to introduce the topic effectively. |
| Organize information by paragraph in order to create a unified whole |
Information is expertly organized into cohesive paragraphs that contribute to a unified and logical essay structure. |
Information is organized into paragraphs that generally contribute to a unified essay, though some transitions may be weak. |
Information is organized into paragraphs, but the structure is disjointed or lacks coherence. |
Information is poorly organized, lacking clear paragraph structure and unity. |
| Provide significant and relevant evidence in order to develop the topic |
Provides substantial and highly relevant evidence that effectively develops the topic and supports the analysis. |
Provides relevant evidence that supports the topic, though some evidence may be less substantial. |
Provides limited or somewhat relevant evidence, with gaps in supporting the topic. |
Provides little to no relevant evidence, failing to support the topic effectively. |
| Include commentary that explains each piece of evidence |
Includes insightful commentary that thoroughly explains the significance of each piece of evidence in relation to the analysis. |
Includes commentary that explains the significance of most evidence, though some explanations may be underdeveloped. |
Includes limited commentary, with explanations that are often unclear or insufficient. |
Lacks commentary or provides explanations that do not clarify the evidence’s significance. |
