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Theme Essay 
Theme Essay
Students need to explain how the big metaphor leads to a theme in a short story
Rubric Code: W22W6BW
By panalili
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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100 % Students need to prove how a big metaphor leads to a theme in a short story.
  Exceptional

100-98

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Very Good

97-90

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Good

89-80

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Fair

79-70

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Poor

69-60

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Thesis

Is the purpose of the paper clear?
Exceptional

Use a clear thesis and effective organization of supporting ideas to communicate knowledge.
Very Good

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.
Good

The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.
Fair

The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.
Poor

The thesis statement does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed.
Organization/ Logical Order:

is the pattern of development appropriate for the writer's purpose and the reader's needs?
Exceptional

The essay is in logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and argues the message of the author, according to the author's thesis statement.
Very Good

The essay is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the writing.
Good

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find it confusing.
Fair

The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole are developed in a logical order.The writer attempts to develop the essay
Poor

The writer attempts to develop the essay
Quotations/ Explanation

Are the quotations relevant to the thesis statement?
Exceptional

All of the quotations are specific relevant and explanations are given to show how each piece of the evidence supports the author's position.
Very Good

All of the evidence and examples are relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of the evidence supports the author's position.
Good

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Fair

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Poor

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant and/or are not explained.
Analysis/ Connection

Is there a thorough analysis after a quotation?
Exceptional

The author provides a thorough analysis where examples are present.
Very Good

The author provides a basic analysis and a connection
Good

The author explains the quotation, but provides limited discussion.
Fair

The author explains the quotation
Poor

The authors leaves the quotation hanging.
Word Choice

Does the writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay?
Exceptional

Word usage is appropriate and sophisticated
syntax indicates a variety of sentence types
Very Good

Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify excellence.
Good

word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Fair

Word choice is informal/cliche
Poor

Word usage is inappropriate to the essay.




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