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Catcher Essay

Essay on Catcher in the Rye; include and analyze at least one piece of evidence per body paragraph; includes proper MLA format

Rubric Code: MX4A27B

By PVHarmon

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Catcher Essay
	A (N/A)	B (N/A)	C (N/A)	D< (N/A)
Introduction	A Interesting Title, Interesting hook, begins outside of the book with interesting commentary	B Title lacking (Catcher essay, etc.)Hook attempted, mention of concept outside of book	C Title Lacking, Hook repeats prompt, jumps into book	D< No title, No hook, leads with book, leaves out title or author
Thesis/Topic sentence	A Thesis and topic sentences are clear and specific to theme; interesting and well-written; thesis and topic sentences "match"	B Thesis and topic sentences are clear and specific to theme; well-written and coherent; thesis and topic sentences match	C Thesis and topic sentences are somewhat clear and connected to theme; thesis and two topic sentences do not "match"	D< Thesis and topic sentences lack thematic point, clarity and direction and they do not "match"
Paragraph structure, Evidence	A Smooth Transitions, well written. Evidence is relevant and specific, smoothly integrated, cited properly	B Transitions, well written. Evidence is relevant and specific, smoothly integrated, cited properly	C Transitions attempted but repetitive, fairly well written. Evidence might not be relevant orspecific, attempted integration, cited improperly	D< No transitions, poorly written. Poor choice of (or no)evidence, No integration, not cited
Analysis of evidence	A Evidence is creatively explained in context (connects to topic sentence). Explanation is creative and logical.	B Evidence explained in context (connects to topic sentence). Explanation is logical	C Not all evidence explained in context (either paraphrased or content repeated)	D< Evidence missing or does not connect . Commentary merely rewords evidence and/or is illogical
Mechanics	A Minimal or no mechanical errors (spelling, punctuation, "bad words"). Shows evidence of proofreading	B Minimal mechanical errors. Uses 1-2 "bad words" Shows some evidence of proofreading	C Few mechanical errors that do not interfere with understanding. Uses 3-4 "bad words" Shows minimal evidence of proofreading	D< Many mechanical errors that interfere with understanding. Uses 5+ "bad words" Shows no evidence of proofreading