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The Great Gatsby Theme Analysis Essay 
The Great Gatsby Theme Analysis Essay
Compare/Contrast Metric and English measurements systems 5 paragraph essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: Q2W2982
By KTaylor69
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Introductory Paragraph

4

Very well developed lead and thesis statement. Writer has included the three themes to be discussed in the essay. It engages the reader and creates interest.
3

Introduction contains lead and thesis statement. Writer has included the three themes to be discussed in the essay.
2

Introductory paragraph introduces the subject for comparison and/or contrast, but it does not give accurate and complete information.
1

Introduction does not have a clear lead and thesis statement. Paragraph is unclear.
Mention of Titles

4

Essay mentions the texts being compared within the Introductory Paragraph, and is referenced throughout the comparisons used in the body of the essay.
3

There is mention of the titles used in the Introduction and they are referenced in three other paragraphs.
2

There is mention of the titles used in the Introduction and they are referenced in two other paragraphs.
1

There is only mention of the titles used in two or more paragraphs of the text.
Supporting Details

4

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison and/or contrast. Some specific details from text are included.
3

Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support comparison/contrast.
2

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid. No details from the text are used.
1

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not compare/contrast.
Body Paragraphs

4

All body paragraphs contain a main idea and supporting details. Specific details from the text are used to support ideas.
3

All body paragraphs are present, but not all contain a main idea and supporting details, including specific details from the text.
2

All 5 paragraphs are present but no paragraphs are well developed.
1

A paragraph is missing.
Conclusion

4

Conclusion is a thoughtful recap of thesis and three main ideas.
3

Conclusion restates thesis and three main ideas.
2

Conclusion does not fully restate thesis and main ideas.
1

Conclusion is unclear. New ideas are introduced in the conclusion.
Critical thinking

4

- Responses show the student has put a great deal of thought into what he/she writes- The ideas are complex and written out- Understands the texts read
3

- Entries are good and show the writer is thinking deeply about the topic and attempting to push toward more advanced ways of approaching the essay
2

- Entry feels rushed and lacks much depth of thought. Student needs to put more effort into pushing his/her ideas to a deeper level
1

- Entry is simplistic and is a surface-level interpretation of the topic
Mechanics

4

No misspelled words. Good punctuation and capitalization.
3

1-2 misspelled words. Good punctuation and capitalization.
2

3-5 misspelled words. 3-5 punctuation and capitalization errors.
1

No evident editing. Many misspelled words. Many punctuation and capitalization errors.



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