| Criteria | 10 Points | 8 Points | 6 Points | 4 Points | 2 Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Terms Defined | All relevant academic terms are clearly defined and used accurately throughout the analysis. | Most academic terms are defined and used correctly, with minor errors. | Some academic terms are defined, but there are noticeable errors in usage. | Few academic terms are defined, and there are significant errors in usage. | Academic terms are not defined or are used incorrectly. |
| Summation of Chapters 1-3 | Provides a concise and accurate summary of chapters 1-3, capturing key events and themes. | Provides a mostly accurate summary with minor omissions or inaccuracies. | Provides a partial summary with several omissions or inaccuracies. | Provides a limited summary with many omissions or inaccuracies. | Does not provide an accurate summary of the chapters. |
| Explanation of Thesis | Thoroughly explains how the thesis is developed in the story with clear connections to the text. | Explains the thesis with some connections to the text, though minor details may be missing. | Attempts to explain the thesis but lacks clear connections to the text. | Provides a vague explanation of the thesis with minimal connection to the text. | Does not explain the thesis or connect it to the text. |
| Evidence from the Story | Includes three specific and relevant pieces of evidence from the text that strongly support the analysis. | Includes three pieces of evidence, but some may be less relevant or specific. | Includes two pieces of evidence, with limited relevance or specificity. | Includes one piece of evidence, lacking relevance or specificity. | Does not include relevant evidence from the text. |
| Logical Relationship Between Evidence and Topic Sentence | Establishes a clear and logical relationship between each piece of evidence and the topic sentence. | Establishes a mostly logical relationship, with minor lapses in clarity. | Attempts to establish a relationship, but lacks clarity or logic. | Provides a weak relationship with little clarity or logic. | Does not establish a logical relationship between evidence and the topic sentence. |
| Conclusion | Provides a logical conclusion that effectively summarizes how each piece of evidence and explanation impacts the topic. | Provides a conclusion that summarizes the impact, but lacks some clarity or detail. | Attempts a conclusion, but it is unclear or lacks detail. | Provides a weak conclusion with minimal summary or impact. | Does not provide a logical conclusion. |