iRubric: The Hunger Games Theme Essay rubric

1. Clear, thorough support for thesis
2. Independence of thought
3. Fresh insights
4. Multiple pieces of textual support (quotations and examples) to support thesis
5. Each point developed with illustrative details

1. Clear explanation of ideas
2. Ideas have insight
3. Multiple pieces of textual support (quotations and details) for thesis
4. Each point developed with illustrative details

1. Few quotations or examples offered as support
2. Explanations unclear or lack depth
3. Few pieces of textual support

1. Fragmentary thoughts
2. Absence of meaningful detail
3. Few or no details, or quotations, or writing is too brief to make an accurate assessment

The student uses sophisticated punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Although perhaps not perfect, the piece is highly polished.

The student uses appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience.

The student demonstrates some evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sente¬nce structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Errors begin to interfere with the clarity of the piece.

The student demonstrates limited evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Errors interfere with the clarity of the piece.