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Theme Analysis Essay 
Theme Analysis Essay
Students will present textual evidence supporting a particular theme for 12 Angry Men.
Rubric Code: UXX7B7C
By GordonL
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Writing is organized and argument supports stated theme.
  Excellent!

Your hard work really shows! Well done!

5 pts

Good Job

A writing conference would be beneficial.

4 pts

Needs Revision

A writing conference is necessary for improvement.

3 pts

Thesis Statement

Excellent!

-Thesis statement includes the whole theme and juror(s) that develop the theme.
-Thesis is located in the introductory paragraph.
Good Job

-Thesis statement does not include the whole theme, but does include part of the theme and the juror(s) that develop the theme.
Needs Revision

-There is no thesis statement, or the thesis statement does not include all of the theme or the jurors that develop the theme.
Topic Sentences

Excellent!

Topic sentences are stated clearly and topic are directly related to the thesis statement.
Good Job

Topic sentences are somewhat stated clearly.
Topic sentences may or may not 100% clearly relate to the thesis statement.
Needs Revision

Topic sentences are not stated clearly. Topic sentences are not related to thesis statement.
Context/Background

1st part of the Quote Sandwich: THE LEAD IN
Excellent!

-The lead in provides specific context and background information for the reader to understand the part of the play that will be quoted.
-The quote is imbedded in the writer's own words.
Good Job

-The lead in provides some context and background information for the reader to understand the part of the play that will be quoted.
-The quote is not imbedded in the writer's own words.
Needs Revision

-No context or background information to set up the quote.
-The quote starts the sentence.
Quote Choices

2nd part of the Quote Sandwich: THE QUOTE
Excellent!

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

-Quotes are accurate and suggest a connection between the scenes and theme.
-Quotes are appropriate, but other, more clearly related scenes exist.
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.
Connecting quote to theme

3rd part of the Quote Sandwich: THE ANALYSIS
Excellent!

Discussions are thorough and clearly identify how the quotes support the theme.
Good Job

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

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

Excellent!

-The title of the play (12 Angry Men) is italicized, and the author (Reginald Rose) and genre (play) is referenced.
-All quotes are cited properly with the page number.
-Heading in the top right hand corner with name, period, and date.
Good Job

-Some changes may be needed in regards to the play title, author, and genre.
-Most quotes are cited properly with page numbers. Some may need to be added or revised.
-Heading somewhere at the top with at least a name
Needs Revision

-The title, author, and/or genre are missing.
-Quotes are not yet cited properly as instructed in class, or quotes are not included.
-No heading
Mechanics X2

Up to 8 points to be earned in this category.
Excellent!

Sentences are properly punctuated. There is sentence variety. 0-3 errors.
Good Job

There is some sentence variety. Sentences are somewhat punctuated properly. 4-6 errors.
Needs Revision

The essay lacks sentence variety. 7+ errors.



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