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Gathering Blue: The Literary Analysis 
Students will write an essay (in MLA format) which shows the relationship of one literary element to the novel as a whole. They will craft a strong thesis and support their ideas with plenty of support.
Rubric Code: L632B6
By StAnnMYP
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Well Below Expectations

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Below Expectations

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Meets Expectations

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Exceeds Expectations

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Introduction/Conclusion

20 pts
Well Below Expectations

Thesis, Intro, or Conclusion are missing.
Below Expectations

The essay has both an introduction and conclusion which include a restatement of the thesis but connection to reader and/or literature represents a faulty understanding and/or are missing.
Meets Expectations

The essay has both an introduction and conclusion which include a restatement of the thesis and attempt to make a connection to the reader and/or the study of literature.
Exceeds Expectations

Both the introduction and conclusion make a connection to the reader and/or the study of literature and include a restatement of the thesis.
Thesis

20 pts
Well Below Expectations

The thesis is weak and/or missing.
Below Expectations

The paper includes a thesis that includes the title of the novel and demonstrates some understanding.
Meets Expectations

The paper includes a strong thesis that includes the title of the novel and makes a statement about the novel which shows a complete knowledge of its construction.
Exceeds Expectations

The paper includes a strong thesis that includes the title of the novel and makes a sophisitcated statement about the construction of the novel.
Organization

25 pts
Well Below Expectations

Meets two or more of the criteria for Below Expectations.
Below Expectations

There is paragraphing but there are few transistions used, the essay is confusing, or one or more of the body paragraphs goes off topic.
Meets Expectations

Essay is seperated into paragraphs which have a clear main idea and some transistions are used to connect thoughts. (NO OFF TOPIC SENTENCES!)
Exceeds Expectations

Essay is seperated into paragraphs which have clear main ideas and a variety of transistions are used to show the connections between thoughts. (NO OFF TOPIC SENTENCES!)
Support

25 pts
Well Below Expectations

Many ideas are lacking in support.
Below Expectations

Some ideas are not adequately supported.
Meets Expectations

There is plenty of support, but the variety could have been greater.
Exceeds Expectations

Uses a variety of types of support (quote, summary, paraphrase) but clearly support the main idea of each paragraph.
Conventions

10pts
Well Below Expectations

There are 8 or more errors.
Below Expectations

There are between 6 and 7 errors in spelling or grammar.
Meets Expectations

There are 4 or 5 grammar or spelling errors.
Exceeds Expectations

There are three or fewer errors in spelling or grammar.




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