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Essay: Meursault as Absurd Hero 
Close Reading Essay: The Sirens
Rubric Code: LX4834C
By kjmannion
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Undeveloped

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Developed

3 pts

Well-developed

(N/A)

Introduction

Undeveloped

Introduction is minimal, not introducing the topic or texts. Thesis may not be present in introduction.
Developing

Topic may not be introduced well. Titles and of texts or Camus's name may be absent. Thesis may not be present in introduction.
Developed

Author introduces the topic competently, leading toward the thesis. Camus, Sisyphus, the Absurd hero, and Meursault are all mentioned.
Well-developed

Author introduces Camus's idea of the Absurd Hero via "Sisyphus" as well as introducing the character of Meursault from The Stranger.
Introduction skillfully and engagingly leads to thesis.
Thesis

Undeveloped

No clear thesis present in essay.
Developing

Thesis is present, but may be vague, unclear or not fully supportable. (For example, the author might state that Meursault becomes an Absurd hero, but not articulate how.)
Developed

Thesis clearly states a supportable interpretation of HOW Meursault achieves the status of an Absurd hero.
Well-developed

Thesis clearly and eloquently states a convincing interpretation of HOW Meursault achieves the status of an Absurd hero in the final chapter.
Supporting Details

Undeveloped

Author's references to the text are minimal and inadequate to support the thesis.
Developing

Author's references to the text may be repetitive, lacking in relevance, or inadequate to support points related to the thesis.
Developed

Author makes an adequate number of appropriate textual references in support of thesis. Argument is reasonable, but may be less rooted in the close analysis of language.
Well-developed

Author makes a variety of well-chosen references to the text. The language of the text is closely and insightfully analyzed in support of points.
References to Tone and POV

Undeveloped

Author may not mention either tone or point of view in his/her essay.
Developing

Author may mention tone or point of view, but does not analyze either device so as to support his/her thesis.
Developed

Author attempts to analyze both tone and point of view so as to support his/her thesis.
Well-developed

Author correctly analyzes both tone and point of view so as to support his/her thesis.
Organization

Undeveloped

Author struggles with basic organization; paragraph breaks may be lacking. Sequence of ideas may be illogical.
Developing

Author struggles to maintain a logical sequence of ideas. Several extraneous details / misplaced ideas.
Developed

Author basically manages the sequence of ideas and flow throughout the essay. Some details may be extraneous / misplaced.
Well-developed

Author skillfully manages the sequence of ideas and flow throughout the essay. Tightly organized with few extraneous details.
Language Use / Tone

Undeveloped

Language reveals little awareness of audience. Language is vague / imprecise, sentence variety is lacking, and/or tone is inappropriately casual.
Developing

Language is not well-suited to task. Language may be vague / imprecise, sentence variety may be lacking, or tone may be overly casual (Ex - Use of 1st or 2nd person)
Developed

Language is appropriate to the task at hand. May contain minor lapses in word choice, sentence variety, and academic tone.
Well-developed

Language is stylistically sophisticated, with precise word choice, varied sentence structures, and an appropriately formal tone. Few unnecessary words.
Mechanics

Undeveloped

Essay contains 7 or more errors OR Errors often hinder comprehension.
Developing

Essay contains 4 - 6 errors OR errors occasionally hinder comprehension.
Developed

Essay contains 2 -3 errors.
Well-developed

Essay follows the conventions of standard Academic English, containing virtually no errors in spelling, grammar, sentence structure, or punctuation.




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