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Theme Argument Essay 
Theme Analysis Essay
-Compare and contrast the authors’ themes in Sara Teasdale’s poem, “There Will Come Soft Rains,” and Ray Bradbury’s short story “August 2026: There Will Come Soft Rains.” -After comparing and contrasting explain why the author included the poem within his short story. -Compose an argument and support your claims with valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence from the text, including direct quotes and page numbers. -Use specific details from both works to support your answer.
Rubric Code: UX6C767
By GordonL
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Structure & Analysis
Writing is organized and argument supports stated thesis/claim.
  Excellent!

5 pts

Good Job

4 pts

Needs Revision

2.5 pts

Lead In/Context

1st part of Quote Sandwich
-Context is given to help reader understand where the quote is coming from.
Excellent!

-Context from the story or poem is given.
-Lead in effective in transitioning to quote.
Good Job

-Context is lacking OR lead in does not transition reader to the quote well.
Needs Revision

-No context OR lead in used to effectively introduce the quote.
Quote Choices

2nd part of Quote Sandwich.
Excellent!

-Quotes are accurate and are appropriate because they clearly highlight connections between the chosen scenes and theme.
-Short, concise
Good Job

-Quotes are accurate and suggest a connection between the scenes and theme.
-Quotes are appropriate, but other, more clearly related scenes exist.
-Quote may be too long
Needs Revision

-Quotes are inaccurate, and do not suggest a connection between the scenes given and theme.
-Quote choices are not good choices from the available text.
-Quote is too long.
Analysis/Explanation

3rd part of Quote Sandwich
-Connecting quote to thesis/claim.
Excellent!

Discussions are thorough and clearly identify how the quotes support the thesis/claim.
Good Job

Discussions identify how the quotes support the thesis/claim BUT connections are not clearly stated and/or the
connections are weak.
Needs Revision

Discussions do not identify how the quotes support the thesis/claim
AND/OR connections are not stated.
Formatting

Excellent!

-The title of both texts are in quotations and capitalized correctly.
-Both author's names are stated in the intro.
-All quotes are cited properly with the page number or line number.
-Correct Heading
Good Job

-Some changes may be needed in regards to the text's titles and/or authors.
-Most quotes are cited properly with page numbers or line numbers. Some may need to be added or revised.
-Part of heading is missing
Needs Revision

-One or more of the titles or author names are missing.
-Quotes are not cited properly as instructed in class, or quotes are not included.
-Heading is wrong or missing
Mechanics

X2 (This section is worth up to 10 points)
Excellent!

Sentences follow conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

There is sentence variety.

0-3 errors. (10 pts)
Good Job

Sentences somewhat follow conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

There is some sentence variety.

4-6 errors. (8 pts)
Needs Revision

Sentences do not follow many conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

The essay lacks sentence variety.

7+ errors. (5 pts)



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