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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: TX7W547

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Themes in literature
	Exceeds Standard 3 pts	At Standard 2 pts	Approaching Standard 1 pts	Below Standard 0 pts
Identifying Theme	Exceeds Standard The thematic idea is clear and explicitly stated.	At 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.	At 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 themes support (or do not support) the story, and how well the author develops and sustains his themes. Several references to the text are used as support.	At Standard Student partially explores ways in which identified themes support (or do not support) the story, and the author's handling of his themes. Few references from the text are cited as support.	Approaching Standard Student barely explores how theme supports or strengthen the story, or how well the author handles his themes. No concrete citations from the text used as support.	Below Standard Student doesn't explore a theme at all.
Making Connections	Exceeds Standard Student analyzes and makes at least three different connections between individuals, ideas, or events in the text with his/her own life, to similar events at other times and places, to people and problems seen in today’s society, and to other literary works.	At Standard Student analyzes and makes less than three different connections between individuals, ideas, or events in the text with his/her own life, to similar events at other times and places, to people and problems seen in today’s society, and to other literary works.	Approaching Standard Student analyzes and makes less than three different connections (or connections are from the same source) between individuals, ideas, or events in the text with his/her own life, to similar events at other times and places, to people and problems seen in today’s society, and to other literary works.	Below Standard Student makes no connections to individuals, ideas, or events in the text with his/her own life, to similar events at other times and places, to people and problems seen in today’s society, and to other literary works.

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Theme Literature English

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