6.3: Assignment- Applying a Critical Approach to Literary Criticism
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Review the following link from our course readings regarding the many different critical approaches to literary criticism:
Write a persuasive essay (750–1000 words) in which you present a thesis and develop an argument that interprets the author’s writings from one of those critical approaches. You will need to conduct research and do the following:
- Cite at least two secondary sources from the school’s online library.
- Use summary, paraphrase, and direct quotes (minimum of five) from your selected work to support your thesis and prove your subclaims.
- Neither Uncle Tom’s Cabin nor The Life of Frederick Douglass can be used for this assessment as those two writings are used in a separate assessment.
Grading Rubric
| Fell Below Expectations | Met Expectations | Exceeded Expectations | |
| A clear thesis is established that addresses one of the critical approaches to criticism | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Subclaims are established in the main body paragraphs that clearly support the thesis | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| The subclaims are compelling and persuasive and demonstrate an engagement with the text and the critical approach being argued | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Academic sources are incorporated that support the student’s thesis and subclaims. Minimum of 2 required. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Direct quotes, summaries, and paraphrases are used from the text to support the thesis and subclaims. Minimum of 5 required | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| The organization pattern is logical. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Required length is met | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MLA formatting guidelines are followed | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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