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The Outsiders - Theme The Crucible - Theme Essay Student will choose 4 universal themes from the novel, create a theme statement for each, and support the theme statement by evidence from text. Rubric Code: A99X62 By tcnla7 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair - Beginning 2 pts	Good - Proficient 3 pts	Exceptional 4 pts
Theme Statements	Poor Themes do not connect with novel or are stated incorrectly. The writing does not show evidence of comprehension of theme.	Fair - Beginning The essay contains fewer than 3 different themes. Theme statements may not be stated correctly. There is a lack of text to text connections or evidence to support themes.	Good - Proficient 3 different themes are explored in body of the essay. Theme statements are stated correctly. Evidence is used to support the themes	Exceptional 4 different themes are explored in the body of the essay. There are clear connections to the text. Theme statements are stated correctly.
Conventions	Poor Numerous errors in punctuation and spelling. Numerous errors in language structure. Verb usage inconsistent.	Fair - Beginning Noticeable errors in punctuation and spelling. Noticeable errors in language structure. Some verb usage inconsistencies.	Good - Proficient Minimal errors in punctuation and spelling. Minimal errors in language structure. Few verb usage inconsistencies.	Exceptional Few, if any, punctuation and spelling errors. Few, if any, errors in language structure. Verb usage is consistent.