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The Odyssey Thematic Essay 
Rubric Code: YXB8C34
By mbender77
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Odyssey Thematic Essay
  Exemplary

4 pts

Competent

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Thesis

Exemplary

A well crafted and easy-to-understand thesis statement that fully explains to the reader your purpose for writing this essay.
Competent

A thesis statement that contains confusing wording, is improperly placed within the introduction, or lacks small details but explains the purpose for writing this essay.
Developing

A thesis statement that is confusing or otherwise fails to inform the reader of the purpose for writing this essay.
Beginning

No clear thesis statement, but some indication of intent.
Argument

Exemplary

A fully fleshed out argument supporting the thesis statement with specific examples from the text or extant sources. This argument should have a minimum of three topics that support the thesis statement.
Competent

An argument that addresses the thesis statement but lacks either solid textual examples or strays from the defense of the thesis statement. This may have three or fewer topics that support the thesis statement.
Developing

An argument fails to address the thesis statement in a coherent and organized fashion. This argument fails to cite examples from the text or to defend the thesis statement. Fewer than two topics that support the thesis statement.
Beginning

Lack of a coherent argument and/or failure to provide examples from the text.
Literary Analysis

Exemplary

Clearly articulated opinion on the source material. Supported by extensive evidence and external connections. Makes connections to prior sources and supporting knowledge.
Competent

Displays opinion on the source material. Supported by evidence and external connections. Makes connections to prior sources and supporting knowledge.
Developing

Takes a weak stance on the source material. Supports with minimal evidence and external connections.
Beginning

Does not take a stance on the source material. Fails to support opinion with evidence or external connections.
Writing/Formatting

Exemplary

Well written and organized essay in 12 point font (Times New Roman, Cambria, or Arial) and MLA format. Proofread and signed/notarized by a faculty member or tutor.
Competent
Developing
Beginning

Essay lacks organization or fails to follow MLA format. Clearly not proofread.
Sourcing/Citations

Exemplary

Citations in MLA format (in-text parenthetical documentation). Works Cited page if you cite more than the Lombardo text as a source. Uses appropriate academic sources.
Competent
Developing
Beginning

Essay contains no citations in MLA format and lacks a Works Cited page if needed. Does not use appropriate academic sources.




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