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Lord of the Flies Essay on themes / motifs
Lord of the Flies Theme Essay
Students respond to a prompt about three themes of Lord of the Flies. They are required to develop a thesis statement, three body paragraphs with support from the text, and a concluding paragraph that restates the thesis. Compare and Contrast 2-3 of the following themes (Primitivity, Civilization, innocence, rules and order, fear, power, identity, wisdom, youth) citing specific examples from the text
Rubric Code:
PX9WBXA
By
ericcblondin
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Subject:
English
Type:
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Grade Levels:
9-12
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Theme Essay
100 %
Excellent
25 pts
Good
20 pts
Fair
15 pts
Poor
5 pts
Intro Paragraph
20 %
Excellent
Paragraph grabs the reader's attention. Has clear, thought out thesis. Thesis is structured so reader knows what the author will write and prove throughout the paper.
Good
Thesis statement is clear. Paragraph may not be as original or thought provoking.
Fair
Thesis statement is included buy may not clearly outline what the essay is about. It does not have much originality. There is no clear purpose.
Poor
No clear thesis statement is present. Reader has to figure out the main topic of the essay.
Body Paragraphs and Organization
50 %
Excellent
Body paragraphs included proof relating back to the thesis. Each idea proves the thesis. The paper has clear transitions and is well organized.
Good
Paragraphs include proof. There are transitions but there is some trouble with the organization of the ideas.
Fair
Paragraphs have ideas that are vague or that do not relate to thesis. Transitions are not clear. Paper is lacking ample explanation and analysis.
Poor
Paragraphs don't support thesis. There are no transitions; the lack of organization makes it difficult to read. Explanation and analysis are confusing or absent.
Knowledge of Text
20 %
Excellent
Thorough and insightful knowledge is displayed.
Good
Thorough knowledge of text is displayed.
Fair
Mistaken assumptions are made about the text.
Poor
Little to know knowledge of the text is exhibited.
Mechanics, Grammar, and Spelling
10 %
Excellent
Writer makes no or few (<4)errors in mechanics, grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Good
Writer makes some errors (4-6) in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Fair
Writer makes several errors (7-9) in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Poor
Writer makes 10 or more errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that greatly distract the reader from the content.
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Themes, motifs
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