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Maus Final Essay 
Holocaust Unit/Maus Final Essay
Rubric Code: M22WW38
By streetml
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Holocaust Unit/Maus Final Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

thesis

Poor

Thesis is missing or not evident; opening does not reflect awareness of task and materials.
Fair

Thesis is evident though unclear or awkwardly worded; some understanding of the task and materials are evident.
Good

Thesis is focused and logical; displays a clear understanding of the task and materials.
Excellent

Thesis is well written and unique; displays a strong understanding of the task and materials.
STRUCTURE
introduction

Poor

The introduction is missing, unfocused or ineffective and does not include author/title/works to be discussed in the essay.
Fair

There is a clear introduction that includes author/title/works to be discussed in the essay.
Good

-The introduction leads into the thesis and provides information necessary for understanding why the writer has chosen this focus; includes author/title/works.
Excellent

-The introduction "hooks" the reader and leads clearly into the thesis, providing all the necessary information to explain the focus chosen;
includes author/title/
works to be discussed in the essay.
organization

Poor

-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.

-No transitions

-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Fair

-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.

-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences and/or clear focus

-Poor or awkward transitions.

- insufficient development of ideas
Good

-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order,

-transitions evident

-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences

-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.

-paragraphs are adequately developed
Excellent

-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order,

-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences

-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.

-paragraphs display excellent development of the idea
conclusion

Poor

Conclusion provides incomplete summary
Fair

Conclusion attempts to summarize ideas and restate thesis
Good

Conclusion summarizes ideas; restates thesis
Excellent

Conclusion draws together main points of the essay, restates the thesis and extends the thesis to further consider its implications for understanding the memoir/unit as a whole
SUPPORT
evidence

Poor

Details are lacking, vague, or not evident. Character names, specific panels or specific descriptions from the films are not present.
Fair

Some attempt at specific details including specific panels, a quote, or specific descriptions from the films may be present.
Good

Specific details including panels, quotes, or specific descriptions from the films are present. Adequate description,
Excellent

Relevant details including specific panels, quotes, or specific descriptions from the films are present and lend support . Adequate description,
analysis

Poor

The essay lacks specific examples; analysis is also missing or not evident.
Fair

Explanation, and analysis of quotes/panels/
examples from film/memoir are not developed; the examples and analysis do not link to the thesis and do not provide support.
Good

Explanation, and analysis of quotes/panels/
examples from film/memoir is adequate; the examples and analysis link to the thesis and provide support.
Excellent

Explanation, and analysis of quotes/panels/
examples from film/memoir is thorough and insightful; the examples and analysis link to the thesis and provide excellent support.
STYLE & MECHANICS
mechanics

Poor

-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Fair

-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Good

-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Excellent

-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
style

Poor

-Simple vocabulary
-No sentence variety
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Fair

-Simple vocabulary
-little sentence variet
-Overuse of vague pronouns
-Some errors in structure
Good

-Effective use of vocabulary
-Sentences are clear and readable.
Excellent

-Rich, effective use of vocabulary
-Sentences are clear, readable, and structured effectively.



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  • maus, holocaust

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