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Summer Reading Essay Gr. 8 Dynamic Character Theme Essay based on novel read over the summer. Topic is either about a dynamic character or characterization in terms of the idea of survival. Rubric Code: XXW9BWB By amy106 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Dynamic Theme
	Needs Attention 14 pts	Fair 16 pts	Good 18 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Introduction	Needs Attention Does not include an interesting opening and does not include a thesis.	Fair May include an interesting opener, but does not include a thesis statement or topic of essay is not clearly conveyed.	Good May include an interesting opener; definitely includes the thesis statement that defines the topic in some way.	Excellent Includes an interesting opener and thesis statement. Clearly identifies the topic.
Content	Needs Attention Interpretation of the character is inaccurate and based on random textual references.	Fair Interpretation of the character is mostly accurate. Paper does not include sufficient textual references.	Good Interpretation of the character is accurate and is based on logical textual references.	Excellent Interpretation of the character is accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references.
Evidence	Needs Attention Little or no evidence is given to support the interpretation. Citations are random or not included.	Fair The evidence somewhat supports the interpretation. Citations are sometimes included to support the interpretation and connection to the interpretation is not always clear.	Good The evidence accurately supports the interpretation. Citations are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation.	Excellent The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the interpretation. Evidence is clearly stated and citations to the text is included.
Conclusion	Needs Attention No conclusion is provided.	Fair Has a summary sentence, but no restated thesis or clincher.	Good Includes summary sentence, restated thesis and may or may not have a clincher. Is at least 3 sentences.	Excellent Excellent summary, restated thesis and clincher. Makes connection between characters and literature.
Conventions	Needs Attention Numerous grammatical and spelling mistakes that make meaning difficult to understand.	Fair Several grammatical mistakes, but does not affect meaning of writing. Some spelling errors. Paragraph structure lacks clarity.	Good Few grammatical mistakes. Meaning is clear. Spelling mistakes are minimal. Paragraph organization is logical.	Excellent Few or no grammatical mistakes. Meaning is clear. Ideas are clearly organized into well developed paragraphs.