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ANALYTICAL ESSAY ON STYLE OF AUTHOR IN NOVEL (ANIMAL FARM)

(This essay topic is a well known one)

Please note: You are free to use these rubrics for classroom use only and may not claim them as your own work.

OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

SATISFACTORY

HIGH

VERY HIGH

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1

 Has little understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed by George Orwell Demonstrates an understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed by George Orwell, for part of the essay Comprehends the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed by George Orwell, in most of the essay Consistently demonstrates an awareness of the values and beliefs expressed by George Orwell, and begins to note how these are influenced by his context Analyses the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed by George Orwell, clearly alluding to the context of the author  

3

 Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of Standard Australian English Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality  

4(a)

 Information and evidence selected from Animal Farm is present on occasion only and rarely supports argument presented Information and evidence selected from Animal Farm rarely supports argument presented throughout the essay. Information and evidence selected from Animal Farm sufficiently supports argument presented, for most of the essay. Information and evidence selected from Animal Farm supports argument presented, throughout the essay. Information and evidence selected from Animal Farm supports argument presented, throughout the essay, indicating careful selection for rhetorical effect  

4(b)

 Only one or two quotes are used throughout the essay. Only a few quotes are used throughout the essay Uses relevant quotes from the text in each main body paragraph, but quotes are minimal Uses more than one relevant quote from the text in each main body paragraph. Quotes are frequent, relevant and include more original quotes from the text, rather than those normally quoted  

6

 Demonstrated very little confidence, when responding in class discussions and did not contribute any answers voluntarily Demonstrated little confidence, although had some sense of purpose when responding in class discussions. Contributed some answers voluntarily Demonstrated confidence and purpose when responding to class discussions Demonstrated confidence and purpose when responding in class discussions, and voluntarily contributed on occasion Demonstrated confidence and purpose when responding in class discussions, and voluntarily contributed to the discussions consistently  

8(a)

 Essay demonstrates that he/she does not comprehend the style employed by Orwell in Animal Farm. Is not clear on the irony used by Orwell. Essay demonstrates that he/she comprehends some basic aspects of the style employed by Orwell in Animal Farm. Does have some knowledge of the ironic elements of the novel/fable Essay demonstrates that he/she appreciates the ironic style employed in Animal Farm with reference to the more obvious events in the novel Essay demonstrates that he/she appreciates and analyses the ironic style employed in the major events and characters in the novel Essay demonstrates that he/she is able to use a knowledge of the irony to make inferences and analyse its impact on both the major and minor events and characters  

8(b)

 Interpretation of key words in essay topic indicates a lack of understanding Interprets the meaning of some of the key words in the essay question, but in a simple manner Interprets the meaning of each key word in the essay question, but in a simple manner Interprets the meaning of each key word in the essay question, exploring their meaning in a clear way Interprets the meaning of each key word in the essay question, exploring their meaning clearly and laterally/philosophically  

9(a)

Genre and conventions

Does not demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of analytical essays. Essay has no clear introduction, middle or conclusion Demonstrates a limited understanding of the conventions of analytical essays. One or more of components in essay structure is missing Demonstrates an understanding of the conventions of analytical essays. Essay has a clear introduction, middle and conclusion. Begins to use linking phrases Applies their understanding of the conventions of analytical essays. Essay has a clear introduction, middle and conclusion, and student uses linking phrases consistently Applies their understanding of the conventions of analytical essays. Essay has a clear introduction, middle and conclusion, uses linking phrases confidently and fluently  

9(b)

Awareness of target audience and formal writing

 Tone of writing is not suitable for a formal essay. The "I" is omnipresent or the essay retells the plot of the novel Tone of writing is predominantly suitable for a formal essay but student retells the story on occasion Tone of writing used is suitable for an analytical essay. There is no retelling of the story Tone of writing used is very suitable for an analytical essay. The writer's speaking voice is hardly evident This student has a natural talent for writing formal essays applicable for a mature target audience  

9(c)

Expression of argument

 Student is not able to express opinions and responses due to severe problems with writing Student is not developing their ability to express arguments or opinions Student is learning to develop and express arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing Student is consistently expressing arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing Student is clearly expressing arguments, opinions and responses in his or her writing  

10

 Submits no drafting with final copy Submits little evidence of drafting Submits sufficient evidence of drafting used to prepare for good copy Submits sufficient evidence of drafting and other strategies used to prepare for good copy Uses drafting and other strategies used very successfully to prepare for good copy  
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