Assignment Info, Rubrics, and Grade Criteria

"A" Range

·         Presents a sophisticated and original argument about a human rights issue within the novel that is well supported.

·         The argument looks for meaning within the text and uses observations about elements of the novel (meaning style of text, character development, etc.) to explore the thesis presented and offer evidence.

·         An “A” range close reading is well organized with little to no grammatical or spelling errors and is clearly written what the authors intend by the words written.

·         Uses textual details and analysis to point out patterns within the portion of the text they use and the rest of the novel that may further the argument regarding the human rights issue your group decided to focus on.

·         All elements are included that are required for completion of the assignment.

 

“B” Range

·         Has an original and well supported argument about a human rights issues within that novel.

·         Selects pertinent evidence to support the argument.

·         Textual details and observations about how the portion of your story works, making intriguing connections between these different details and observations and your human rights issues.

·         Examines the textual details but could have provided further analysis.

·         Makes some connections between elements of the selected work and points to some important patterns but does not make further connections with the human rights issue at hand.

·         Displays clear and fluid argument-based organization on both the sentence and paragraph levels.

·         Is clear and has no or very few errors in grammar, style, or mechanics.

·         Most elements are included that are required for completion of the assignment.

 

“C” Range

·         Has a defensible argument, though it would benefit from a more probing starting point.

·         Goes slightly beyond summary to cite relevant textual details that support its argument.

·         Begins to analyze textual details but still needs to show how they work together with the passage chosen and the human rights issue under discussion.

·         Displays some organization on both the paragraph and sentence levels.  

·         Grammatical/mechanical problems are present but do not obscure the essay’s ideas.

·         Many elements are included that are required for completion of the assignment.

 

“D”  Range

·         Asserts a statement of fact rather than a defensible argument.

·         Never goes beyond summary of passage to consider how it showcases a human rights issue.

·         Offers opinions about the text rather than using textual evidence to justify its claims or statements.

·         Little or no organization.

·         Grammatical/mechanical issues obscure meaning.

·         Only a few elements are included that are required for completion of the assigment.

 

“F” Range

·         Is simply a summary or an opinion piece with no actual thesis.

·         Does not provide any textual details to connect with the chosen human rights issue.

·         An F will also be given if the piece is found to be in part or wholly plagiarized.