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Write a Theme Statement: Round One Book Club Choice 
The student will correctly write a complete theme statement which includes the title, author, genre and theme of a piece of literature.
Rubric Code: Y2X86CA
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Writing a Theme Statement
  In Progress

12.5 pts

Needs Improvement

15 pts

Proficient

20 pts

Mastery

22.5 pts

Exceeds Mastery

25 pts

Grammar and Spelling

In Progress

There are more than 6 grammar/spelling errors and/or the sentence is foundationally flawed. It may not be a constructed sentence at all.
Needs Improvement

There are 5-6 grammar/spelling errors. The sentence is confusing for the reader, or it is so short/lengthy that it only slightly meets the expectations.
Proficient

There are 3-4 grammar/spelling errors, or the sentence lacks grammatical clarity. It might be more than one sentence in length, or it might be somewhat confusing for the reader.
Mastery

There are 1-2 grammar or spelling errors. It is a sensible and complete sentence which follows the format of a theme statment as modeled. It must be a valid theme statement that meets the standards as instructed.
Exceeds Mastery

There are no grammar or spelling errors. It is a sensible and complete sentence which follows the format of a theme statement as modeled. It must be a valid theme statement that meets the standards as instructed.
Genre, Title, Author Included

In Progress

There is no apparent inclusion in the theme statement of this information.
Needs Improvement

All three of these basic components are missing or incorrect.
Proficient

Two of these basic components are missing or incorrect.
Mastery

One of these basic components is missing or incorrect.
Exceeds Mastery

Genre, title, and author are all included in the theme statement.
Theme is Based upon a Value/Flaw in the Selection

In Progress

The statement lacks focus upon a value/flaw, or it is missing many components. The theme is weakened by the lack of focus.
Needs Improvement

The theme is not based upon a value or flaw from the story but is based upon an understandable value or flaw which provides an adaquate foundation for a theme statement.
Proficient

The theme is based upon a value or flaw, but it may not be repeated frequently in the story. However, it does provide a good foundation of an appropriate theme.
Mastery

The theme is based upon a repeated value or flaw which is present in the selection. However, the value or flaw may not be present throughout the story. It must provide a universa understanding of a message.
Exceeds Mastery

The theme is based upon a repeated value or flaw which is found frequently in the selection and makes an excellent foundation for a well-crafted and deeply analyzed theme statement.
Theme is Strongly and Clearly Stated

In Progress

It may not focus on the assigned story, or it may be confusing.
It may be a summary rather than a theme statement. It may be absent altogether.
Needs Improvement

The theme is confusing and unclear.It may not focus on the assigned story, or it may be confusing.
It may be a summary rather than a theme statement. It may be specific to the story rather than universal.
Proficient

The theme is present but isn't targeted toward the reader with a strong message or lesson.The theme is a general message, but it may lack some universality.
Mastery

The theme is appropriate but lacks some clarity. It must be universal in its understanding. However, it may not be an important theme of the story.
Exceeds Mastery

The theme is strongly and clearly stated with an appropriate message for the reader. The theme is a universally important message rather than one that addresses only the specifics of the story. It is based on excellent evidence in the assigned story.




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