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Whirligig Essay
Compose a detailed essay in which you discuss at least three symbols that Paul Fleischman uses to convey one of the major themes in Whirligig.
Rubric Code:
N8BA3A
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Area and Score
Above Standard
1 pts
At Standard
1 pts
Below Standard
1 pts
Thesis Statement (12)
Above Standard
One sentence, arguable thesis that takes a risk; clearly stated or implied.
At Standard
One sentence, arguable thesis; clearly stated or implied.
Below Standard
Unclear thesis
Choice of Symbols (12)
Above Standard
More than three symbols, each well thought out along with detailed descriptions.
At Standard
Three symbols, each well thought out along with detailed descriptions.
Below Standard
Three symbols with minimal description.
Support For Symbols (24)
Above Standard
Detailed support (concrete details) for each symbol.
At Standard
Detailed support (concrete details) for some of the symbols.
Below Standard
Little support.
Commentary (24)
Above Standard
Detailed explanations as to why these symbols are important, and how these symbols relate to the overall theme of the paper.
At Standard
Detailed explanations as to why some symbols are important, and how these symbols relate to the overall theme of the paper.
Below Standard
Explanations lack specifics.
Transitions (12)
Above Standard
Writer smoothly and creatively transitions from topic to topic.
At Standard
Writer attempts to smoothly and creatively transition from topic to topic, however some transitions are forced or predictable.
Below Standard
Transitions are confusing or missing.
Introduction (15)
Above Standard
Intro grabs reader's attention, clearly and effectively introducing the topic.
At Standard
Intro provides reader with some interesting points; clearly and effectively introducing the topic.
Below Standard
Intro is not enticing; the reader becomes either confused or disinterested.
Conclusion (15)
Above Standard
Conclusion maintains reader's attention, clearly and effectively closing the topic while giving the reader something to think about.
At Standard
Summarizes the paper, bringing it to a close, while attempting to leave the reader with a point to ponder.
Below Standard
Conclusion is not enticing; the reader becomes either confused or disinterested.
Conventions (15)
Above Standard
Spelling, comma placement, and grammar are correct. Minimal editing is required.
At Standard
Spelling, comma placement, and grammar are mostly correct. Some editing is required.
Below Standard
Spelling, comma placement, and grammar are mostly incorrect. Major editing is required.
Overall Paper (15)
Above Standard
Great paper done well with little to no improvement needed.
At Standard
Good paper done well with some improvement needed.
Below Standard
Poor paper done well with major improvement needed.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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