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Each Student will write an essay on a theme from the novel. I will handout a list of all the various themes, and the students will choose one from the list provided.
Rubric Code: Q24535
By jogau1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Needs Work

1 pts

Average

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Ideas/Content

Needs Work

*The writer is still in search of the theme, has not begun to define the topic in a meaningful , personal way. *Information is very limited or unclear. *Disconnected, random thoughts. *Has a hard time sifting out what is important or critical.
Average

*Beginning understanding of theme. *Can kind of see where the writer is headed. *Has a little difficulty going from general observations to specifics. *Ideas are reasonably clear. *Support is attempted.
Good

*The reader knows the theme and how it correlates with the novel. *Shows insight, engagement, purpose, and knowledge of the material. *Relevant and telling. *The topic is enlightening, purposeful, and makes a point.
Organization

Needs Work

*Sequencing needs work. *No real lead or conclusion. *Pacing feels awkward. *Connections are confusing. Hard to see or find main point.
Average

*Recognizable introduction and conclusion. *Pacing is fairly well controlled. *Organization sometimes supports the main point or theme.
Good

*Sequencing is logical and effective. *Inviting introduction. *Pacing is well controlled. *Flows very smoothly. *Enhances the central idea. *Ordered and structured.
Voice

Needs Work

*It is hard to sense the writer behind the words. *Monotone *Indifferent, uninvolved, or distanced. *Functional level
Average

*Earnest and pleasing. *Seems sincere but not fully engaged or involved. *Writer hides a little. *General language.
Good

*Reader shows strong interaction with text. *The tone and voice are expressive, individualistic, expressive, and engaging. *Honest, appealing, from the heart. *Strong commitment to the theme.
Word Choice

Needs Work

*The writer struggles with limited vocabulary. *Jargon and cliches *Redundant *Leave the reader wondering.
Average

*Words are correct and adequate, but lack flair. *Attempts at colorful language.
Good

*Words are specific and accurate. *Natural and not overdone. *Lively verbs, precise nouns and modifiers. *Striking words and phrases.
Sentence Fluency

Needs Work

*Sentences are choppy, incomplete, rambling. *Phrasing does not sound natural. *Many sentences begin the same way.
Average

*Some variation in sentence length and structure. *The reader sometimes has to hunt for clues. *Some parts are invitive, others are a little stiff, or choppy.
Good

*Easy flow and rhythm when read aloud. *Meaning is clear. *Vary in length and structure.
Conventions

Needs Work

*Errors in spelling, punctuation, usage, and grammar. *Text is difficult to read. *Extensive editing.
Average

*Reasonable control over limited range of standard writing conventions. *Problems with grammar and usage are not serious. *Generally correct conventions.
Good

*Good grasp of standard writing conventions. *Grammar and usage are correct. *Punctuation is accurate. *Spelling is generally correct.




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