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Frankenstein Theme Analysis Essay 
Frankenstein Theme Analysis Essay
Students will present evidence supporting the theme of alienation in Frankenstein with the following characters: Victor Frankenstein, the creature, and Robert Walton
Rubric Code: T2W598W
By nowakoja
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Writing is organized and argument supports stated theme
  Excellent!

5 pts

Good Job

4 pts

Needs Revision

3 pts

Introduction

Excellent!

The Hook:
The first sentence of your introduction should draw the reader in. ( Hint: The Gothic Novel!) It should be interesting and make the reader want to keep reading. The last sentence in the introduction should be the thesis statement. The thesis statement should clearly and concisely provide a guide of what topic or topics your essay will cover.
Good Job

The first sentence does not draw the reader in. The thesis statement is present.
Needs Revision

The first sentence does not draw the reader in. The thesis statement is weak or is not present.
Quote Choices

Excellent!

Quotes are accurate and are appropriate because they clearly highlight connections between the characters and the prompt.
Good Job

Quotes are accurate and suggest a connection between the characters but the explanation is weak.
Needs Revision

Quotes are inaccurate, and do not suggest a connection between the characters and the prompt and if they do it is weak.
Connecting quote to theme

Excellent!

Discussions are thorough and clearly identify how the quotes support the theme of alienation.
Good Job

Discussions identify how the quotes support the theme but connections are not clearly stated and/or the connections are weak.
Needs Revision

Discussions do not identify how the quotes support the theme and/or the
connections are not stated.
Sentence Order

Excellent!

The sentences within your paragraphs are ordered according to logical order.
Good Job

The sentences within your paragraphs are almost completely ordered logically.
Needs Revision

The sentences within your paragraph are not ordered logically.
Mechanics

Excellent!

Sentences are properly punctuated. There is sentence variety. 0-3 errors.
Good Job

There is some sentence variety. Sentences are somewhat punctuated properly. 4-6 errors.
Needs Revision

The essay lacks sentence variety. 7+ errors.
Source Citations

Excellent!

All quotes are cited properly as instructed in class.
Good Job

Most quotes are cited properly as instructed in class. Some may need to be added or revised.
Needs Revision

Quotes are not yet cited properly as instructed in class, or quotes are not included.
Victor Frankenstein

Theme of alienation
Was it a choice?
Excellent!

Choices:
Yes: Quote is highlighted in blue
No: Quote is highlighted in yellow
Good Job

Choices:
Both quotes are yes or no
Needs Revision

Choices:
Only one quote is present
the creature

Theme of alienation
Was it a choice?
Excellent!

Choices:
Yes: Quote is highlighted in blue
No: Quote is highlighted in yellow
Good Job

Choices:
Both quotes are yes or no
Needs Revision

Choices:
Only one quote is present
Robert Walton

Theme of alienation
Was it a choice?
Excellent!

Choices:
Yes: Quote is highlighted in blue
No: Quote is highlighted in yellow
Good Job

Choices:
Both quotes are yes or no
Needs Revision

Choices:
Only one quote is present



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  • theme, topic sentences, literary analysis essay

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