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451 Rubric (70 points) 451 Rubric (70 points) A dystopian novel allows an author to express values and concerns within our society. In "Fahrenheit 451," explain how the novel was a warning to society at the time it was written. Write an essay about how the novel can still be used as a warning to people in America today. Think about how knowledge gives us power and how books provide knowledge. Also, why would those in power want to restrict knowledge to others. Rubric Code: HX57425 By Readingready Draft Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 7 pts	Good 10 pts
Clear thesis statement	Poor Vague or no thesis statement	Fair Thesis statement provided, but needs work	Good Thesis statement provided and clear.
Complete paragraphs	Poor No clear paragraphs.	Fair Has structure, but certain aspects of the essay may be unclear or clustered.	Good Complete and perfectly structured essay.
1000 word minimum	Poor 0-700 words	Fair 701-999 words	Good 1000+ words
Follows MLA Format	Poor Little or no proof of MLA format.	Fair Certain aspects of MLA format is shown.	Good MLA format is used and used correctly.
Textual Evidence	Poor No textual evidance shown.	Fair Some quotes and evidence shown in essay.	Good At least five quotes are used throughout the essay to support your opinions.
Mistakes	Poor More than seven grammar or spelling mistakes are found.	Fair Between two to six mistakes are found.	Good There is one or no mistakes found in the essay.
Works Cited	Poor No Works Cited	Fair Works Cited page attached, but there are some mistakes.	Good MLA format attached and used correctly.