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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.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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