Student fails to attempt this skill or the effort is grossly inept.
1 pts
Student attempts this skill but the effort is inept.
2 pts
Student attempts this skill with accuracy.
3 pts
Student excels at this skill and shows mastery in this area.
4 pts
Student provides an engaging opening line(s) to encourage a reader forward
Student provides a link between the hook and the thesis, including the title of the novel and the purpose of the paper.
Student identifies the novel and its ability/inability to define the American Dream
A clearly developed TIQA or TIPA is provided with the correct MLA citation.
Student clarifies the purpose of this paper in a reworded thesis statement.
A clear sentence(s) helps the reader go from the purpose of the paper to a meaningful, universal lesson about the American Dream.
Student leaves the reader with a meaningful, on-topic thought.