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Literary Theme

Write an essay of theme. The theme must be based on an interpretation of literary elements (character, plot, setting, imagery, diction, etc.).

Rubric Code: N2W44W8

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Introduction	Excellent Summary paragraph is effective and includes information about the story (title, author)	Good The summary is missing one element of an introduction.	Satisfactory The summary is missing two elements of an introduction.	Needs Improvement The summary is ineffective and missing several elements of an introduction.
Understanding Theme	Excellent Interpretation of the theme is accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references.	Good Interpretation of the theme is accurate and based on logical textual references.	Satisfactory Interpretation of the theme is mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references.	Needs Improvement Interpretation of the theme is inaccurate and based on random textual references.
Supporting Evidence	Excellent The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the theme. Evidence is clearly stated and citations to the text are included. Examples of character, actions, and images support theme.	Good The evidence accurately supports the theme. Examples are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation.	Satisfactory The evidence somewhat supports the theme. Examples are sometmes included to support the theme, but connection to the theme is not always clear.	Needs Improvement The evidence does not clearly support the theme. Examples are random or not included.
Conclusion	Excellent The conclusion strongly relates to the theme.	Good The conclusion relates to the theme.	Satisfactory The conclusion is limited.	Needs Improvement The conclusion does not relate or is missing.
Writing Style	Excellent Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. No errors.	Good Details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Limited errors.	Satisfactory Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this confuses the reader. Many errors.	Needs Improvement Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and it is confusing to read because of errors.

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