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iRubric: Identifying The Theme - scoring guide rubric

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Identifying The Theme - scoring guide Identifying The Theme - scoring guide Scoring guide to measure how well someone has identified and explained a theme from a literary work. This uses a 1 - 5 scale to be in sync with our school's grade scale. Rubric Code: SX92WXW By jschexnayder Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5

Identifying Theme
	i = incomplete, missing 1 pts	2 = basic, approaching proficient 2 pts	Level 3 - proficient 3 pts	4 - advanced 4 pts	(N/A)
The Theme Statement	i = incomplete, missing incomplete, missing, vague, too short, not enough information	2 = basic, approaching proficient You have identified an a possible topic that could be a theme, but you have not made a clear statement, e.g.: "the value of friendship" - but what is the author saying about the value of friendship	Level 3 - proficient You have identified a key theme from this story in a concise way, your theme statement could be used by others when examining other stories.	4 - advanced You have identified a key theme from this story in a concise way, your theme statement could be used by others when examining other stories. Moreover, you have connected the theme to other writers, or in some way talked about how this theme has been used in the past, or connects to an ideology or belief system of the author.	N/A
Evidence/Support	i = incomplete, missing incomplete, missing, vague, too short, not enough information	2 = basic, approaching proficient - you've given vague & general support, e.g.: the main character was angry - this is too vague, explain what they were angry about, what they said and did, and to whom, and why, and how this supports the theme.	Level 3 - proficient -the support you give are at least 2 specific events (things people said & did) throughout the whole story, and these events clearly relate to the theme you identified	4 - advanced -the support you give are specific events (3+) (things people say & do) throughout the whole story, and these events clearly relate to the theme you identified	N/A