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Close Reading Essay: The Sirens 
Students will examine the portrayal of the mythological sirens in both Homer's epic, The Odyssey and Margaret Atwood's poem, "Siren Song".
Rubric Code: CB576C
By kjmannion
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction

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Introduction is minimal, not introducing the topic or texts. Thesis may not be present in introduction.
Developing

Topic may not be introduced well. Titles and authors of texts may be absent. Thesis may not be present in introduction.
Developed

Author introduces the topic competently, leading toward the thesis. Titles and authors of both texts are referenced.
Well-developed

Author introduces the topic skillfully and engagingly, leading toward the thesis. Titles and authors of both texts are referenced.
Thesis

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No clear thesis present in essay.
Developing

Thesis is present, but may be disjointed, unclear or not fully supportable.
Developed

Thesis clearly states a supportable view of both authors' portrayals of the Sirens.
Well-developed

Thesis clearly and eloquently states a compelling view of both authors' portrayals of the Sirens.
Supporting Details

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Author's references to the text are minimal and inadequate to support the thesis.
Developing

Author's references to the text may be repetitive, lacking in relevance, or inadequate to support points related to the thesis.
Developed

Author makes an adequate number of appropriate references to the text, supporting points related to the thesis. Some details could be better chosen.
Well-developed

Author makes a variety of incisive references to the text that clearly support points related to the thesis.
Author attempts to cite references.
References to Tone and POV

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Author may not mention either tone or point of view in his/her essay.
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Author may mention tone or point of view, but does not analyze either device so as to support his/her thesis.
Developed

Author attempts to analyze both tone and point of view so as to support his/her thesis.
Well-developed

Author correctly analyzes both tone and point of view so as to support his/her thesis.
Body Paragraph Organization

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Body paragraphs lack topic sentences; ideas are hard to follow; transitions are lacking.
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Body paragraphs may lack topic sentences; ideas may be out of sequence or hard to follow. Transitions may be lacking.
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Body paragraphs begin with topic sentences, then develop ideas in a logical sequence. Transitions may be lacking.
Well-developed

Body paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences, then develop ideas in a logical sequence with appropriate transitions.
Overall Essay Structure

Undeveloped

Author struggles with basic organization; paragraph breaks may be lacking. Sequence of ideas may be illogical.
Developing

Author struggles to maintain a logical sequence of ideas. Several extraneous details / misplaced ideas.
Developed

Author basically manages the sequence of ideas and flow throughout the essay. Some details may be extraneous / misplaced.
Well-developed

Author skillfully manages the sequence of ideas and flow throughout the essay. Tightly organized with few extraneous details.
Language Use / Tone

Undeveloped

Language is vague / imprecise. Tone is casual, revealing little awareness of audience.
Developing

Language may be vague / imprecise. Tone may be more casual than is appropriate.
Developed

Language is mostly precise. Tone is appropriately formal with small lapses.
Well-developed

Language is precise and sophisticated. Tone is appropriately formal for an academic essay.
Grammar / Syntax

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Sentence variety is lacking; essay contains numerous errors in sentence structure that obscure meaning.
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Sentence variety is lacking; essay contains recurring errors in sentence structure: run-ons, fragments, etc.
Developed

Author uses a variety of sentences structures with few errors.
Well-developed

Author correctly uses a variety of sentence structures throughout the essay in order to engage the reader.
Mechanics

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Essay contains many errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation, some of which obscure meaning.
Developing

Essay contains many errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Developed

Essay contains several errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Well-developed

Essay contains almost no errors in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.




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