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Theme Analysis 
Theme Analysis
Rubric Code: K2329AB
By dathomas
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

5 pts

Poor

2 pts

Introduction

Excellent

- Hooks the reader
-Introduces author and title
-Includes a BRIEF account of the story
- Introduces theme through a clearly written thesis statement using 3 points
Good

Introduction missing one or more elements
Fair

Introduction missing more than two elements
Poor

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction
Body Paragraph

Excellent

Each body paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by
ANALYSIS which connects the details to the theme
Good

Body paragraph contains at least two concrete details and limited commentary
Fair

Body paragraph contains at least one concrete detail followed by commentary
Poor

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary
Conclusion

Excellent

Restates thesis and main points, discusses why it matters, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like a definite wrap-up end, leaving the reader with a final thought.
Good

Restates thesis and main points and does not close appropriately
Fair

Does not restate thesis and/or main points
Poor

Does not restate thesis and main points
Spelling and Grammar

Excellent

0-3 spelling and grammatical errors
Good

4-6 spelling and grammatical errors
Errors become distracting to the reader
Fair

More than 6 spelling and grammatical errors
Errors become distracting to the reader
Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors
Errors are extremely distracting and take away from the reading.
Evidence

Excellent

At least two pieces of evidence from the text is used for each point in the thesis
evidence is well-ANALYZED and applications made
Good

At least two pieces of evidence from the text are used and analyzed
Fair

One piece of evidence from the text is used and analyzed
Poor

There is either no evidence from the text or there is not much analysis
Theme

Excellent

Theme is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and analysis!
Good

Theme is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary
Fair

Theme is somewhat clear and is not supported with details or evidence
Poor

Theme is unclear and not supported
MLA formatting/layout

Excellent

MLA formatting is used for entire paper. Paper is written in Times New Roman 12
Good

1 or 2 errors in MLA formatting. Paper is written in Times New Roman 12
Fair

Several errors in MLA formatting or paper does not hold to Times New Roman 12
Poor

Student did not follow directions for formatting
Transitions

Excellent

A VARIETY of transitions are used and CLEARLY show how the ideas are related.
Transitions occur within the paragraphs as well as between paragraphs.
(Use the list of transitions given earlier in the year)
Good

Some transitions are used, and most show how the ideas are related.
Transitions occur within the paragraphs as well as BETWEEN paragraphs.
Fair

There may only be one or two transitions, or the transitions only appear between paragraphs or there is little connection between thoughts.
Poor

There are no transitions used, or the transitions used do not work well to connect ideas




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