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Thematic Essay
Thematic Essay
To Kill a Mockingbird
Rubric Code:
BX5A8WA
By
lgibson
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Thematic Writing
Exemplary
(N/A)
Proficient
(N/A)
Approaching
(N/A)
Beginning
(N/A)
Introduction
Exemplary
Inviting hook, includes title, author, and setting, and strong thesis statement
Proficient
general hook, includes author and title, and thesis statement
Approaching
vague hook, lacks author or title, and thesis statement needs more work or is in the wrong place
Beginning
missing author, title, or missing thesis
Organization
Exemplary
Body paragraphs follow format exactly; 8 sentences organized into chunks and strong transitions
Proficient
Body paragraphs follow format except one or two sentences out of place; still flows well and uses transitions
Approaching
Format generally followed but CDs and CMs out of order; lacks closing sentences
Beginning
Format completely not followed and random
Ideas and Content
Exemplary
Strong examples for each theme; descriptive; one quote used with page number in each paragraph.
Proficient
Good and relevant examples; one quote used with page number in body paragraph
Approaching
Some examples used but needs more detail; may use quote but no page number
Beginning
does not include enough CDs (detail) to demonstrate theme
Commentary
Exemplary
Exceptional commentary shows in-depth understanding of the theme; no informal language
Proficient
Good commentary but may need more depth in places; no informal language
Approaching
Commentary is short; not enough CM sentences included; lacks understanding of theme; and/or informal language
Beginning
Missing most CM sentences; or all informal language
Conventions
Exemplary
Writer makes only 1-2 grammar or spelling errors
Proficient
Writer makes 3-5 convention errors
Approaching
Writer makes 6-10 convention errors
Beginning
Writer makes more than 10 convention errors
Sentence Structure
Exemplary
Long and varied sentences; uses compound/complex sentence structure; no fragments or run-ons
Proficient
Good general sentence structure but some sentences need to be expanded; may have one fragment or run-on
Approaching
Mostly simple sentences; has fragments/run-ons which detract the reader
Beginning
Numerous sentence errors completely distract the reader
Conclusion
Exemplary
The conclusion is strong; includes "big picture" and insight into relevance today; 4-5
Proficient
Good conclusion and connects theme to today; 3-5 sentences
Approaching
Conclusion needs more work; short or off topic
Beginning
Missing conclusion or only one sentence
Subjects:
Humanities
Types:
Writing
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