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AP Lit IR Final Essay 
AP Lit Synthesis Essay 2014
Consider the works we have read this year to date. Explore an idea inspired by a reoccurring theme that emerges from one of the AP IR texts that you chose this semester. Feel free to link ideas from across other music, philosophy and film in your effort to build an effective argument, but your focus on the AP IR text must be central. Be certain to include a works cited that follows MLA format. (130 points)
Rubric Code: SX5C68X
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Explore an idea inspired by a reoccurring theme or understanding that emerges one or more AP IR texts.
  Exceeds

26 pts

Meets

21 pts

Partially Meets

11 pts

Not Yet

0 pts

Hook Introduction

To what extent does the intro feature an interesting, engaging lead that draws the reader to a powerful, assertive thesis focused on a big idea rather than the literature (WRITING)
Exceeds

Introduction draws the reader in through an engaging use of style, language and/or content.
Meets

Introduction draws the reader in to your bigger idea.
Partially Meets

Introduction is generalized, not specific to topic(s). Introduction is underdeveloped.
Not Yet

Introduction is not evident .
Thesis Statement

To what extent do you present a powerful, assertive, defensible thesis statement that reflects synthesis thinking? (WRITING)
Exceeds

Thesis relates a powerful, assertive, defensible position which focuses on enduring, compelling ideas. Your language conveys conventional of Standard English Language.
Meets

Thesis relates a defensible position that focuses on an enduring idea.
Partially Meets

Thesis is not clear. Wording is awkward and interferes with interpretation.
Not Yet

Thesis is missing.
Body Paragraphs

To what extent do the arguments and evidence from three or more works prove the accuracy of the thesis (READING)
Exceeds

Organization and structure of the paragraphs enhance your thesis. You've worked the text evidence into the discussion. Evaluations are insightful and engaging.
Meets

Organized meaningful ideas into each paragraph. Topic is properly introduces topic of paragraph. Textual evidence is properly introduced. Evidence is mostly evaluated.
Partially Meets

Body paragraph is missing topic sentence, introduction of textual evidence or evaluation of evidence.
Not Yet

Paragraphs are do not include topic sentence or supporting details. Paragraphs are underdeveloped.
Citations and MLA format

To what extent does the paper employ proper citation and embedded evidence (CITING EVIDENCE)
Exceeds

All citations and MLA format (including headings) are clear.
Meets

Most citations are included and MLA format is evident.
Partially Meets

Numerous (3 or more) citation and MLA errors.
Not Yet

Citations and MLA are not evident.
Conclusion

To what extent does the paper lead to a logical "so what?" conclusion that leaves the reader thinking? (WRITING)
Exceeds

Conclusion links to the core ideas of the thesis statement and concludes with a powerful, unique, insightful idea that leaves your reader thinking.
Meets

Conclusion revisits core ideas of the thesis statement and leaves the reader thinking. Language is not insightful.
Partially Meets

Conclusion focuses on the texts rather than big ideas about the text. Introduction is copied and pasted as conclusion. Conclusion is undeveloped.
Not Yet

Conclusion is not evident.




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