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Building theme via song Character Sketch 2020 Write a short story that develops an explicitly stated theme by incorporating specific song lyrics Rubric Code: SX75B49 By katiedube Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

Character Sketch
	Excellent 20 pts	Proficient 17 pts	Mediocre 14 pts	Needs Improvement 10 pts
Organization	Excellent Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.	Proficient Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.	Mediocre Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.	Needs Improvement Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Theme	Excellent A clear theme is subtly created by the skillful use of short story writing techniques.	Proficient A theme is overtly stated in the narrative, but the writer mainly tells the reader rather than letting the story reveal the theme.	Mediocre Theme is vague.	Needs Improvement The reader cannot identify the theme.
Song Lyrics	Excellent Song lyrics which build toward the development of a theme are present in the story. Either one lyric is repeated or multiple lyrics are skillfully woven into the plot.	Proficient Song lyrics are used in an attempt to build toward the development of a theme. Either one lyric is repeated or multiple lyrics are part of the plot.	Mediocre Song lyrics are used, but are not related to the theme. Few lyrics are well used.	Needs Improvement A song or one lyric is mentioned, but they appear irrelevant to the story.
Focus on Topic (Content)	Excellent There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Proficient Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.	Mediocre Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.	Needs Improvement The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Mechanics and Title	Excellent Evident control of grammar, spelling, and sentence formation and a creative title has been used to draw the reader in. Title is creative.	Proficient Sufficient control of grammar, spelling, & sentence formation. There are grammatical errors but they do not interfere with reading. Basic Title	Mediocre Limited control of grammar, spelling, and sentence formation. Poor grammar interferes with reading. No Title.	Needs Improvement Minimal control of grammar, spelling, and sentence formation. Essay is difficult to read. No title.