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Theme Essay Students were to discuss the theme found in short stories read in class. They were to support their theme with examples from the text. Rubric Code: M946C By millej99 Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Theme Essay
	Description of Standard (N/A)	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
A2.9.5	Description of Standard Understand how literary elements combine to produce a dominant tone, effect or theme. OASD Benchmark	4 All of the evidence and examples are specific relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of the evidence supports the author's position.	3 Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	2 At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.	1 Evidence and examples are NOT relevant and/or are not explained.
A3.9.3	Description of Standard Identify devices an author uses to influence readers and critique the effectiveness of there use. OASD Benchmark	4 The author fully explains the theme of the story and provides three examples on how the story supports that theme.	3 The author explains the theme of the story and provides two examples on how the story supports that theme.	2 The author explains the theme of the story.	1 The authors does not explain the theme or provide examples of its existence in the story.
B.12.2	Description of Standard Plan, revise, edit, and publish clear and effective writing. State Standard	4 Student revises the essay multiple times to achieve maximum results through Criterion.	3 Student revises the essay the required two times.	2 Student revises the essay once.	1 Student completes no revisions on the essay.
5.9.1	Description of Standard Use a clear thesis and effective organization of supporting ideas to communicate knowledge. OASD Benchmark	4 The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.	3 The thesis statement names the topic of the essay.	2 The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic.	1 The thesis statement does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed.
Criterion	Description of Standard Student follows the suggestions given to them by Criterion to eliminate errors.	4 There are no errors in the paper according to Criterion.	3 There are 2-3 errors in the paper according to Criterion.	2 There are 4-5 errors in the paper according to Criterion.	1 There are more than 5 errors in the paper according to Criterion.