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A Raisin in the Sun Theme Analysis Essay 
The Great Gatsby Theme Analysis Essay
Students will find a theme within RITS, as well as two of the three poems that we discussed in class. You must use textual evidence from all three texts to support your answer.
Rubric Code: CX997WB
By ggigante
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Thesis

20

Very well developed lead and thesis statement. Writer has included the theme to be discussed in the essay. It engages the reader and creates interest.
15

Introduction contains lead and thesis statement. Writer has included the theme to be discussed in the essay.
5

Introductory paragraph introduces the subject for comparison and/or contrast, but it does not give accurate and complete information.
0

Introduction does not have a clear lead and thesis statement. Paragraph is unclear.
Mention of Titles

20

Essay mentions the texts being compared within the Introductory Paragraph, and is referenced throughout the comparisons used in the body of the essay.
15

There is mention of the titles used in the Introduction and they are referenced in three other paragraphs.
5

There is mention of the titles used in the Introduction and they are referenced in two other paragraphs.
0

There is only mention of the titles used in two or more paragraphs of the text.
Supporting Details

20

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough argument. At least 2 specific details from text are included.
15

Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the argument. Has 1 concrete examples.
5

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid. No details from the text are used.
0

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not compare/contrast.
Body Paragraphs

20

All body paragraphs contain a main idea and supporting details. Specific details from the text are used to support ideas.
15

All body paragraphs are present, but not all contain a main idea and supporting details, including specific details from the text.
5

All 5 paragraphs are present but no paragraphs are well developed.
0

A paragraph is missing.
Conclusion

20

Conclusion is a thoughtful recap of thesis and three main ideas.
15

Conclusion restates thesis and three main ideas.
5

Conclusion does not fully restate thesis and main ideas.
0

Conclusion is unclear. New ideas are introduced in the conclusion.
Critical thinking

20

- Responses show the student has put a great deal of thought into what he/she writes- The ideas are complex and written out- Understands the texts read
15

- Entries are good and show the writer is thinking deeply about the topic and attempting to push toward more advanced ways of approaching the essay
5

- Entry feels rushed and lacks much depth of thought. Student needs to put more effort into pushing his/her ideas to a deeper level
0

- Entry is simplistic and is a surface-level interpretation of the topic
Mechanics

20

No misspelled words. Good punctuation and capitalization.
15

1-2 misspelled words. Good punctuation and capitalization.
5

3-5 misspelled words. 3-5 punctuation and capitalization errors.
0

No evident editing. Many misspelled words. Many punctuation and capitalization errors.
MLA Format

20

Correct in text citations with no errors. Paper is in correct MLA format.
15

In text citations show proficiency and have 1-2 errors. Paper is in correct MLA format with little error.
5

In text citations contain 3-5 errors.
MLA format has some errors.
0

Shows no knowledge of MLA format





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