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SUMMER READING - A SEPARATE PEACE 
Throughout the reading of A Separate Peace, students are introduced to numerous characters. Analyzing the characters and their motives is crucial to understanding John Knowles’ novel.
Rubric Code: RXWCWX8
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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CHARACTER PAGES

Create a page for all characters of importance: Gene Forrester, Phineas (Finny), Brinker Hadley, Elwin “Leper” Lepellier, Chet Douglas, Cliff Quackenbush, Mr. Prud’homme, Dr. Stanpole, Mr. Hadley (…to name a few… the aforementioned is not an exhaustive list… add characters as necessary…)

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Support is detailed, specific & ALL required elements are present:
-character name &
description
-symbolism
-analysis of character
-character-theme
relationship
-visual for each one
4

Support is present, somewhat detailed; 1-2 required elements are missing
3

Support is present; 3-4 required elements are missing
2

Support is present; 5-6 required elements are missing
1

There is little or no support; 7-8 required elements are missing
WRITTEN COMPONENT CH (1-5)

Does competition bring out the worst in people? Write a response in which you explain the effects of competition. Be sure to include relevant examples to support your opinion.

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Writing is detailed, specific & ALL required elements are present
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Writing is present, somewhat detailed; 1-2 required elements are missing
3

Writing is present; 3-4 required elements are missing
2

Writing is present; 5-6 required elements are missing
1

There is little or no writing; writing is illegible and/or meaningless
WRITTEN COMPONENT CH (6-10)

Explain your feelings toward growing older and experiencing change. What experiences do you hope to have as an adult? What will you miss about being young?

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Writing is detailed, specific, and ALL required elements are present
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Writing is present, somewhat detailed; 1-2 required elements are missing
3

Writing is present; 3-4 required elements are missing
2

Writing is present; 5-6 required elements are missing
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There is little or no writing; writing is illegible and/or meaningless
WRITTEN COMPONENT CH (11-13)

Develop your own personal definition of the word peace. Then explain some obstacles that often stand in the way of peace of mind.

5

Writing is detailed, specific, and ALL required elements are present
4

Writing is present, somewhat detailed; 1-2 required elements are missing
3

Writing is present; 3-4 required elements are missing
2

Writing is present; 5-6 required elements are missing
1

There is little or no writing; writing is illegible and/or meaningless
SENTENCE STRUCTURE

5

Student uses a variety of sentence structures; the various sentence types are evenly included throughout the work
4

Student uses a variety of sentence structures; the various sentence types are not evenly included throughout the work
3

Student use of various sentence structure is average; sentence structure is lackluster
2

Sentence structure needs work; noticeable variety fair or needs work or 3 errors in sentence structure
1

Sentence structure needs serious work; sentence variety poor or not evident; 4 or more errors in sentence structure
GRAMMAR

5

Squeaky clean
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1-2 errors
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3-4 errors
2

5-6 errors
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7 or more errors
SPELLING

5

squeaky clean
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1-2 errors
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3-4 errors
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5-6 errors
1

7 or more errors
PUNCTUATION

5

squeaky clean
4

1-2 errors
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3-4 errors
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5-6 errors
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7 or more errors




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