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Catcher in the Rye Final Paper
Macbeth Tribunal Paper
Rubric Code:
G794B2
By
mfriedman
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Catcher in the Rye Final Paper
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
thesis
15 %
Poor
Thesis is vague, unclear, and/or unpersuasive.
Fair
Thesis compares the two texts and directly references the literary trope. It is specific, debatable, and provable, but is "listy" and/or awkwardly expressed.
Good
Thesis compares the two texts and directly references the literary trope. It is specific, debatable, and provable. It is clear and readable.
Excellent
Thesis compares the two texts and directly references the literary trope. It is specific, debatable, provable, concise, juicy, and includes a "so what?"
STRUCTURE
introduction
10 %
Poor
The introduction is unfocused and does not include authors or titles.
Fair
There is a clear introduction that includes authors and titles.
Good
-The introduction defines the literary trope and provides some background information that helps lead into the thesis. It includes authors and titles.
Excellent
-The introduction "hooks" the reader, clearly defines the trope, and provides all the information needed to lead clearly into the thesis.
-Includes authors and titles (italicized).
organization
20 %
Poor
-Lacks a clear organizational structure.
-No transitions.
-Paragraphs are unfocused.
Fair
-Some paragraphs begin with poor topic sentences.
-Poor or awkward transitions.
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Good
-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, with transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
-each section begins with a clear topic sentence.
Excellent
-Paragraphs build in a logical order, joined by clear, effective transitions.
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences.
-Paragraphs focus only on one idea.
-each section begins with an effective topic sentence that compares the two texts.
conclusion
5 %
Poor
Conclusion provides incomplete summary and/or has little to do with the argument
Fair
Conclusion summarizes argument.
Good
Conclusion summarizes argument and makes an effort to extend the thesis.
Excellent
Conclusion draws together main points of the argument, extends the thesis with an effective final claim, and makes the "so what?" clear.
SUPPORT
textual evidence
20 %
Poor
-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
Fair
-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant
-Quotes are not introduced effectively, with no attempts at integration.
Good
-Provides relevant quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are introduced effectively, with some integration into the writer's prose.
Excellent
-Provides support by offering effective and relevant quotes in every paragraph.
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
analysis
20 %
Poor
Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
Fair
Quotes are explained in a general way, but with no reference to specific language or details.
Good
Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
Excellent
Specific language within quotes is analyzed and explained to show relevance to the writer's argument.
MECHANICS
mechanics
5 %
Poor
-Does not cite at all.
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers.
-Uses past tense.
-Includes few of the proper formatting criteria.
Fair
-Does not cite or cites completely incorrectly.
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable.
-Sometimes switches between past and present tense.
-Includes some of the proper formatting criteria.
Good
-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct.
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
-Uses present tense.
-Includes most of the proper formatting criteria.
Excellent
-Cites correctly.
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
-Uses only present tense.
-Includes all the proper formatting criteria.
vocabulary & title
5 %
Poor
-Does not include vocabulary words
-No title
Fair
-Includes some vocabulary words
-no title
Good
-includes 4 vocabulary words
-includes title
Excellent
-includes 4 vocabulary words in bold
-includes effective title
Keywords:
Catcher in the Rye, thesis, analytical essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
Writing
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