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Theme in a Bottle

A symbol of the theme in a novel; a letter from the characters point of view expressing what she or he has learned as a result of his or her experiences

Rubric Code: TX5639C

By scrouch2181

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Theme in a Bottle
	Basic 1 pts	Proficient 2 pts	Advanced 3 pts
Plastic Bottle	Basic Decorate the bottle with at least 2 symbols that relate to the main character's message and to the theme of the story.	Proficient Decorate the bottle with at least 3 symbols that relate to the main character's message and to the theme of the story.	Advanced Decorate the bottle with at least 4 symbols that relate to the main character's message and to the theme of the story.
Letter	Basic Write a letter with several errors in the correct format and grammar. The letter should express the main character's feelings about the life lessons learned throughout the story.	Proficient Write a letter with few errors in the correct format and grammar. The letter should express the main character's feelings about the life lessons learned throughout the story.	Advanced Write a letter using the correct format and with no grammar errors. The letter should express the main character's feelings about the life lessons learned throughout the story.
Neatness and Creativity	Basic Turn in a bottle that is messy and a letter that is handwritten in sloppy handwriting making it difficult for others to learn from your product.	Proficient Turn in a bottle that is neat and a letter that is handwritten in legible writing so others may learn from your product.	Advanced Turn in a bottle that is eye catching and a typed letter that makes others want to look and your product and learn about the theme of the novel.