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Cambridge A Level English Literature Essay Rubric

Official Cambridge International A Level English Literature rubric for essay responses (9695). Evaluates critical analysis and written expression.

English Literature
Grade 11
Grade 12
25 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Cambridge
Subject
English Literature
Grade Level
11, 12
Total Points
25
Criteria
3 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Knowledge, Understanding and Interpretation
Understanding and interpretation of texts
10 pts
8 pts
6 pts
4 pts
2 pts
Description
Excellent, sophisticated understanding with perceptive interpretation
Very good understanding with thoughtful interpretation
Sound understanding with appropriate interpretation
Some understanding with limited interpretation
Limited understanding; interpretation is superficial
Analysis and Evaluation
Analysis of writer methods and evaluation
10 pts
8 pts
6 pts
4 pts
2 pts
Description
Excellent analysis of how writer creates meanings; insightful evaluation
Very good analysis of writers methods; effective evaluation
Sound analysis of techniques; reasonable evaluation
Some analysis; evaluation is limited
Limited analysis; little evaluation
Structure, Style and Expression
Organization and written expression
5 pts
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
Description
Excellent structure; fluent, sophisticated expression with accurate terminology
Effective structure; clear expression with appropriate terminology
Clear structure; generally clear expression
Some structure; expression sometimes unclear
Limited structure; expression often unclear

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