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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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Scarlet Letter
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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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