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Whirligig Essay 
Compose a detailed essay in which you discuss at least three symbols that Paul Fleischman uses to convey one of the major themes in Whirligig.
Rubric Code: N8BA3A
By bfgboy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Above Standard

1 pts

At Standard

1 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

Thesis Statement (12)

Above Standard

One sentence, arguable thesis that takes a risk; clearly stated or implied.
At Standard

One sentence, arguable thesis; clearly stated or implied.
Below Standard

Unclear thesis
Choice of Symbols (12)

Above Standard

More than three symbols, each well thought out along with detailed descriptions.
At Standard

Three symbols, each well thought out along with detailed descriptions.
Below Standard

Three symbols with minimal description.
Support For Symbols (24)

Above Standard

Detailed support (concrete details) for each symbol.
At Standard

Detailed support (concrete details) for some of the symbols.
Below Standard

Little support.
Commentary (24)

Above Standard

Detailed explanations as to why these symbols are important, and how these symbols relate to the overall theme of the paper.
At Standard

Detailed explanations as to why some symbols are important, and how these symbols relate to the overall theme of the paper.
Below Standard

Explanations lack specifics.
Transitions (12)

Above Standard

Writer smoothly and creatively transitions from topic to topic.
At Standard

Writer attempts to smoothly and creatively transition from topic to topic, however some transitions are forced or predictable.
Below Standard

Transitions are confusing or missing.
Introduction (15)

Above Standard

Intro grabs reader's attention, clearly and effectively introducing the topic.
At Standard

Intro provides reader with some interesting points; clearly and effectively introducing the topic.
Below Standard

Intro is not enticing; the reader becomes either confused or disinterested.
Conclusion (15)

Above Standard

Conclusion maintains reader's attention, clearly and effectively closing the topic while giving the reader something to think about.
At Standard

Summarizes the paper, bringing it to a close, while attempting to leave the reader with a point to ponder.
Below Standard

Conclusion is not enticing; the reader becomes either confused or disinterested.
Conventions (15)

Above Standard

Spelling, comma placement, and grammar are correct. Minimal editing is required.
At Standard

Spelling, comma placement, and grammar are mostly correct. Some editing is required.
Below Standard

Spelling, comma placement, and grammar are mostly incorrect. Major editing is required.
Overall Paper (15)

Above Standard

Great paper done well with little to no improvement needed.
At Standard

Good paper done well with some improvement needed.
Below Standard

Poor paper done well with major improvement needed.




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