Grapes of Wrath Rubric for In-Class Essay Category Thesis 4 (45-50) Thesis completely answers question; it is clear and

concise and analytical. Strong TS, and there are 3 supports per paragraph and supports are strong, demonstratin g insight. 3 (40-44) Thesis almost completely answers question; it is clear. 2 (35-39) Thesis is evident, but it is not clear what question it is addressing. 1(below 35) Thesis does not exist or it does not answer question. Grade 1-4 4 Good job here! You nailed it! 50

TSs and Supports/CDs

Good TS, and there are 2-3 supports per paragraph. Supports need stronger impact.

Weak TS, and there are only 1-2 supports per paragraph.

Very weak TS, and there are attempts at supports, but they are vague and demonstrate that the novel was not read.

3 You have strong TSs, but your supports read like there is disconnect. See comments on essay. 43 3 Quotes are used, but they are not set up and explained; you need to integrate them better. 44

Quote integration as part of Support/CD or Explanation of Support/CM

Quotes are set up and integrated into the essay as supports or used in the explanation. Quotes are then explained and analyzed completely.

Quotes are used, but need to be integrated into the essay or analyzed completely.

Quotes are used, but are not set up or analyzed.

No quotes were used.

Analysis

The level of analysis is not only insightful, but complex. This is a college level analysis.

The level of analysis is high, demonstrating understanding of the novel on two levels.

The level of analysis is basic.

The level of analysis is vague.

4 You demonstrate a deep understanding of the nevel and of the authors intent. 45

Sentence Sentence Structure/Grammar/punctuation. structure varies, and there are little to no grammatical errors.

Sentence structure varies for the most part and there are few grammatical/punctuatio n errors.

Sentence structure does not vary much, and there are several grammatical/punctuatio n errors.

Sentence structure and grammatical/punctuatio n errors impede reading.

4 Good Job Here. 50

Score

232/250 93%