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Unit 2 Short Story Analysis Essay Grading Rubric EXEMPLARY Ideas Clearly identifies examples of Symbol, Imagery, Foreshadowing, and Situational Irony, and provides insightful commentary about how the author uses each to create meaning in the story. Structure Use of Language Conventions Correctly uses Jane Schaffer method consistently throughout essay Introduces the topic clearly and develops a strong thesis; body paragraphs develop the topic with examples and details leading to a perceptive conclusion. PROFICIENT Identifies examples of Symbol, Imagery, Foreshadowing, and Situational Irony and is able to show how the author uses each to create meaning. Uses Jane Schaffer method throughout essay Introduces a clear thesis, uses detailed body paragraphs, and provides a conclusion that supports the explanation. EMERGING Shows an incomplete understanding of how to identify examples of figurative language and concepts, and a limited connection to meaning in the story, Essay is not well-organized May have an unfocused thesis, undeveloped body paragraphs, and/or inadequate conclusion INCOMPLETE The essay shows no understanding of figurative language analysis, nor a means of connecting language with meaning in the story. The essay is confusing and missing key elements such as thesis or any element of Schaffer method writing. Uses no transitions to create clarity or cohesion. Consistently uses a formal style and demonstrates a precise and sophisticated use of terminology to knowledgeably analyze the story. Mostly uses a formal style and demonstrates a correct use of literary vocabulary to analyze the story. Uses informal or inappropriate diction and demonstrates limited use of correct literary vocabulary to analyze the story. Exhibits little to no use of relevant literary vocabulary of story analysis. Has few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Contains some errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation, but these do not detract from meaning. Contains errors that begin to detract from the meaning of the writing. Contains multiple errors in language and conventions that interfere with the meaning of the writing.