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Finding Themes in Literature

Students will write a theme statement from various sources and provide evidence from the text to support their findings.

Rubric Code: RX73883

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Themes in literature
	Exceeds Standard 3 pts	Meets Standard 2 pts	Approaching Standard 1 pts	Below Standard 0 pts
Identifying Theme	Exceeds Standard The thematic idea is clear and explicitly stated.	Meets Standard Thematic idea is stated.	Approaching Standard Thematic idea is unclear, unstated or confusing.	Below Standard There is no thematic idea stated.
Using Key Details	Exceeds Standard Student presents a complete thematic statement and provides at least two examples of evidence using key details from the text.	Meets Standard Student presents a complete thematic statement and provides one example of evidence using key details from the text.	Approaching Standard Student presents an incomplete thematic statement and provides no key details from the text.	Below Standard There is no theme statement provided.
Evaluating Themes	Exceeds Standard Student thoroughly explores ways in which the identified theme supports the story. Several references to the text are used as support.	Meets Standard Student partially explores ways in which identified theme supports the story. Few references from the text are cited as support.	Approaching Standard Student barely explores ways in which identified theme supports the story. No concrete citations from the text used as support.	Below Standard Student doesn't explore a theme at all.