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Mind-Map Theme Analysis Essay 
Literary Theme
Write an essay of theme. The theme must be based on an interpretation of literary an essential question from your mind-map.
Rubric Code: H9BX4B
By tzahrt
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Subject: English  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Mind-Map Theme Analysis Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

3 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Summary paragraph is effective and includes information about the story (title, author) and a thesis statement that proposes an answer to the essential question.
Good

The summary is missing one element of an introduction.
Satisfactory

The summary is missing two elements of an introduction.
Needs Improvement

The summary is ineffective and missing several elements of an introduction.
Understanding Theme

Excellent

Interpretation of the theme is accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references with text citations.
Good

Interpretation of the theme is accurate and based on logical textual references with text citations .
Satisfactory

Interpretation of the theme is mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references.
Needs Improvement

Interpretation of the theme is inaccurate and based on random textual references.
Supporting Evidence

Excellent

The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the theme. Evidence is clearly stated and citations to the text are included. Examples of character, actions, and images support theme analysis with MLA format.
Good

The evidence accurately supports the theme. Examples are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation.
Satisfactory

The evidence somewhat supports the theme. Examples are sometmes included to support the theme, but connection to the theme is not always clear.
Needs Improvement

The evidence does not clearly support the theme. Examples are random or not included.
Writing Style

Excellent

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. No convention errors.
Good

Details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Limited convention errors.
Satisfactory

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this confuses the reader. Many convention errors.
Needs Improvement

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized and it is confusing to read because of convention errors.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the theme. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the theme, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Satisfactory

The concluding paragraph makes a point about theme, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Needs Improvement

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the essay.




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