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The Scarlet Letter Comparative Literary Analysis 
Students will select one chapter from the novel to compare with the PBS movie viewed in class using three points of comparison.
Rubric Code: E2777C
By mrshuber
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Poor

There is no clear introduction of the main topic of proposed structure of the paper.
Fair

The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader
Good

The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader
Excellent

The introduction in inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.
Support for thesis

Poor

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic
Fair

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported
Good

Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported
Excellent

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
Focus on topic

Poor

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Fair

Main idea is somewhat clear, but there is a need for more supporting information.
Good

Main idea is clear, but the supporting information is general.
Excellent

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
Points of Comparison

Poor

Scenes are inappropriately selected for task as defined. No examples are provided. No explanation is given for examples.
Fair

Selects appropriate scene. Examples are attempted, but not fully defined. If the reader had not seen the movie or read the novel, they would not be able to understand the points of comparison. Limited or confusing explanation for comparison.
Good

Selects appropriate scene. Examples attempted, but are not fully defined. Explanations are included, but may not fully show author's thoughts about why scenes are similar or different
Excellent

Selects an appropriate scene or scenes. Provides vivid examples from both text and movie to clearly expose similarities and differences Explains why those differences and similarities exist.
Organization

Poor

Fails to use either block or point-by-point method.
Fair

Attempts to use either block or point method; however, either mixes organizational style or omits points.
Good

Uses block or point method of organization, but lacks cohesiveness.
Excellent

Either block or point method are successfully executed and organized.
Accuracy of Facts

Poor

No facts or examples are in-text. Lacks reference to movie or book.
Fair

Most supportive facts, quotes and examples are referenced.
Good

Almost all supportive material is accurate and referenced.
Excellent

All supportive material is referenced accurately.
Fluency

Poor

Sentences lack appropriate structure and are often incomplete or rambling.
Fair

Most sentences well-constructed, but are often similarly constructed.
Good

Most sentences are well-constructed and offer variety in structure.
Excellent

All sentences well-crafted and varied in structure. A pleasure to read aloud.
Conventions

Poor

Writer makes four or more errors in grammar, spelling or mechanics which cause a distraction for the reader.
Fair

Three errors are distracting.
Good

Two errors are distracting.
Excellent

Zero or one error is distracting.
Transitions

Poor

Transitions between ideas are unclear or do not exist
Fair

Some transition work; others are fuzzy.
Good

Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Excellent

Thoughtful transitions lead the reader clearly from one idea to the next.
Conclusion

Poor

No clear conclusion; paper just ends.
Fair

The conclusion is recognizable, but not satisfying to the reader
Good

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all of the points in the paper.
Excellent

The conclusion leaves the reader with a feeling that the reader has made and completed all points.




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