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Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis"
Symbolism in "The Scarlet Ibis"
Students will write a five paragraph essay on symbolism found in the short story "The Scarlet Ibis."
Rubric Code:
PBXC53
By
kellytodd
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Symbolism
Poor
1 pts
Fair
5 pts
Excellent
7 pts
Introduction and Conclusion
Poor
The introduction is poorly written and ineffectively introduces the topic; the conclusion is too short and is poorly written.
Fair
The introduction is good, but there is room for improvement. The conclusion could also be improved.
Excellent
The introduction is dynamic and captures the reader's interest; the conclusion is well-written and draws closure to the essay.
Thesis statement
Poor
There is not a thesis statement in the introduction of the essay.
Fair
There is a thesis statement but it is not in the correct place.
Excellent
There is a well-written and correctly placed thesis statement
Examples of Symbolism
Poor
There are less than three body paragraphs or less than three examples of symbolism explained in the body paragraphs.
Fair
There are three body paragraphs in the essay, that attempt to explain a form of symbolism in the story, but fall short in their analysis.
Excellent
There are three body paragraphs to the essay with each one effectively explaining one form of symbolism in the story.
Textual Evidence
Poor
There was no textual evidence used or an insufficient amount of textual evidence used as supporting evidence of symbolism in the three body paragraphs.
Fair
An insufficient or over-abundance of textual evidence was used as supporting evidence for the examples of symbolism in the body paragraphs.
Excellent
Excerpts from the text of the story were used as supporting evidence for the examples of symbolism in the body paragraphs.
Mechanics
Poor
There were more than six errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar in the essay.
Fair
There were less than four errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar.
Excellent
There were no errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar.
Formatting
Poor
There were two or more formatting errors in the essay.
Fair
There was one formatting error in the essay.
Excellent
There were no formatting errors in the essay.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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