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OF MICE AND MEN - THEMES ESSAY
OF MICE AND MEN - THEMES ESSAY
Assignment: Identify and explain one of the given themes in 'Of Mice And Men'. Explain how the author illustrates and discusses the theme by citing specific examples of events or quotations from the novel.
Rubric Code:
YX49B2C
By
mrsgiamanco
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Literary element
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
(N/A)
Good (5)
(N/A)
Developing (4)
(N/A)
Inadequate (3)
(N/A)
Identification of a Major Theme
25 pts
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
Correctly identifies and fully explains a major theme used in the novel.
Gives a wide variety of relevant events and quotations; demonstrating an excellent understanding of the theme.
Good (5)
Correctly identifies a major theme used in the novel, but does not fully explain.
Gives a variety of relevant events and quotations; demonstrating a good understanding of the theme.
Developing (4)
Correctly identifies a major theme used in the novel and gives an adequate explanation.
Gives at least 3 relevant examples of events and quotations; demonstrating some understanding of the theme.
Inadequate (3)
Does not correctly identify and/or adequately explain a major theme used in the novel.
Gives few relevant examples of events and quotations; demonstrating little understanding of the theme.
Characterization
25 pts
How characters are an important element of each major themes.
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
Clearly explains how the theme identified is illustrated by the relationships and behaviors of the major characters.
Good (5)
Explains how the theme identified is illustrated by the relationships and behaviors of the major characters.
Developing (4)
Attempts to explain how the theme identified is illustrated by the relationships and behaviors of the major characters.
Inadequate (3)
Does not adequately explain how the theme identified is illustrated by the relationships and behaviors of the major characters.
Organization
10 pts
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
Ideas are clearly laid out to produce an organised assignment. There is an introduction, several body paragraphs and a conclusion.
Paragraphs include topic sentences and transitional sentences.
Good (5)
Ideas are mostly laid out to produce an organised assignment. There is an introduction, several body paragraphs and a conclusion.
Paragraphs include topic sentences and transitional sentences.
Developing (4)
Ideas are laid out in an attempt to produce an organised assignment. An effort has been make to have an introduction, several body paragraphs and a conclusion.
Most paragraphs include topic sentences and transitional sentences.
Inadequate (3)
Ideas are not easy to follow with little attempt to produce an organised assignment. No clear introduction, body paragraphs or conclusion. Paragraphs do not include topic sentences and transitional sentences.
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation.
10 pts
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
There are very few minor grammatical errors and /or spelling mistakes.
All sentences are well thought out and are varied in structure.
Good (5)
There are few grammatical errors and /or spelling mistakes.
Most sentences are well thought out and are varied in structure.
Errors do not affect readability.
Developing (4)
There are some grammatical errors and /or spelling mistakes.
Sentences are well thought out but are not varied in structure.
Errors somewhat affect readability.
Inadequate (3)
There are too many grammatical errors and /or spelling mistakes.
Few sentences are well thought out and are too similar in structure.
Errors interfere with readability.
Themes sheet
10 pts
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
present
Good (5)
Developing (4)
Inadequate (3)
missing
Works Cited
10 pts
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
Correctly completed
Good (5)
some errors
Developing (4)
Inadequate (3)
Characters sheet
10 pts
Excellent/Very Good(6/7)
present
Good (5)
Developing (4)
Inadequate (3)
missing
Subjects:
English
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