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Belly of the Whale Short Answer Rubric This rubric will be used to evaluate short-answer essays to questions about literature. Rubric Code: LCX263 By AngelaCapodanno Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Rubric Criteria
	Excellent 20-25 (N/A)	Good 15-19 (N/A)	Fair 10-14 (N/A)	Poor 1-9 (N/A)
Topic Sentences	Excellent 20-25 Clear topic sentence(s). The key information from the prompt is included. Student possesses an insightful knowledge into the "Belly of the Whale" stage in the Hero's Journey.	Good 15-19 Clear topic sentence(s). The key information from the prompt is included. Student possesses knowledge into the "Belly of the Whale" stage in the Hero's Journey.	Fair 10-14 Clear topic sentence(s). The key information from the prompt is included. Topic sentences are unclear. Student possesses a working knowledge into the "Belly of the Whale" stage in the Hero's Journey.	Poor 1-9 No clear topic sentence(s). The key information from the prompt is not included. Student possesses little to no knowledge into the "Belly of the Whale" stage in the Hero's Journey.
Supporting Details	Excellent 20-25 Paragraph(s) have two or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Textual evidence is relevant and clearly supports the main idea.	Good 15-19 Paragraph(s) have one supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Textual evidence supports the main idea.	Fair 10-14 Paragraph(s) have one supporting detail sentence that somewhat relate back to the main idea. Textual evidence does not support the main idea.	Poor 1-9 Paragraph(s) have no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Little or no textual evidence used.
Logic/Text Examples	Excellent 20-25 Answer shows reflective thought, and text examples or support have been provided throughout.	Good 15-19 Answer shows thought, and text examples or support have been provided occasionally.	Fair 10-14 Answer shows thought, and text examples or support have been provided minimally.	Poor 1-9 Answer does not show reflective thought, and text examples or support have not been provided throughout.
Mechanics and Grammar	Excellent 20-25 Paragraph has no errors in punctuation, grammar, capitalization, and spelling.	Good 15-19 Paragraph has one to three punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.	Fair 10-14 Paragraph has more than three capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.	Poor 1-9 Paragraph has more than five punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.