Name & Period _____________________________________________________________________ fiction MWDS rubric Section Max Comments Section Max Comments Title Box: title, author, date & 5 Memorable Quotes 10 with page place of publication, genre # plus both Significance & explanation Historical Information: 5 Characters: 20 Identifies all focuses on what was going on significant characters, explains the role & significance, in the world that may have including multiple adjectives & influenced the author citations where necessary Biographical Information: 5 Opening Scene: 5 clarifies the focuses on important significance of using this to open the novel information about the author that may have influenced the text Genre Characteristics: 5 Closing Scene: 5 clarifies the focuses on individual traits of significance of using this to close the novel this specific genre within fiction Setting & Plot Summary: 5 Symbols & Their Meanings: 15 exposition, narrative hook, Include strong symbols from the text with citations where rising action, climax, falling mentioned. For full credit, action, resolution—citation meanings must be identified. FOR CLIMAX INCLUDED Author’s Style & Example 10 Possible Themes 10 must be written in a complete statement including your that demonstrates that style: opinion but avoiding clichés, & citing to Must be specific to author & support each statement. Themes should include quote with citation to be universal, applicable across genres, generations, & genders. support style explanation.
Name & Period _____________________________________________________________________ fiction MWDS rubric Section Max Comments Title Box: title, author, date & place of publication, genre 5 Historical Information: focuses on what was going on in the world that may have influenced the author 5 Biographical Information: focuses on important information about the author that may have influenced the text 5 Genre Characteristics: focuses on individual traits of this specific genre within fiction 5 Setting & Plot Summary: exposition, narrative hook, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution—citation FOR CLIMAX INCLUDED 5 Author’s Style & Example that demonstrates that style: Must be specific to author & include quote with citation to support style explanation. 10 Section Max Comments Memorable Quotes with page # plus both Significance & explanation 10 Characters: Identifies all significant characters, explains the role & significance, including multiple adjectives & citations where necessary 20 Opening Scene: clarifies the significance of using this to open the novel 5 Closing Scene: clarifies the significance of using this to close the novel 5 Symbols & Their Meanings: Include strong symbols from the text with citations where mentioned. For full credit, meanings must be identified. 15 Possible Themes must be written in a complete statement including your opinion but avoiding clichés, & citing to support each statement. Themes should be universal, applicable across genres, generations, & genders. 10