Rubric Element Above Expectations (20) Meets Expectations (15) Below Expectations (<15) The author presents a clear The author presents a The author attempts to Communication of message message resulting from a message, though at times it present a message, though it balance of literary is unclear or off-topic or is is unclear, inappropriate to techniques. Message is not developed consistently theme, or inconsistent. developed consistently throughout. throughout. Use of symbolism Symbolism is used Symbolism is used, though it Symbolism may be used, effectively—neither too could be used more but it is inappropriate to the obvious or too subtle—to effectively in theme or does not contribute convey messages and communicating the message. to the message. meanings greater than the physical symbol itself. Use of imagery A combination of imagery A limited use of imagery Imagery may be used, but it using all five senses contributes to the does not contribute piece’s effectively contributes to the central message. effectively to the central central message. message. piece’s Effectiveness of Images and symbols are Images and symbols convey Imagery and symbolism is juxtaposition balanced with diction, tone, the message, though used, but it is not juxtaposed author’s and other elements to clearly they could be better in such a way as to add convey the balanced. meaning. author’s message. Grammar & Grammar and mechanics is Few mistakes that do not Errors detract from a clear perfect or nearly perfect, detract from a reading of the piece. Mechanics reader’s allowing the message to understanding of the stand out. message. Reflective Writing Organizational structure of Organizational structure of Required elements are (graded separately) piece, central message, piece, central message, missing. juxtaposition, and intended juxtaposition, and intended emotional response clearly emotional response clearly explained with specific explained. references to the text.
Rubric Element Above Expectations (20) Meets Expectations (15) Below Expectations (<15) Communication of message The author presents a clear message resulting from a balance of literary techniques. Message is developed consistently throughout. The author presents a message, though at times it is unclear or off-topic or is not developed consistently throughout. The author attempts to present a message, though it is unclear, inappropriate to theme, or inconsistent. Use of symbolism Symbolism is used effectively—neither too obvious or too subtle—to convey messages and meanings greater than the physical symbol itself. Symbolism is used, though it could be used more effectively in communicating the message. Symbolism may be used, but it is inappropriate to the theme or does not contribute to the message. Use of imagery A combination of imagery using all five senses effectively contributes to the piece’s central message. A limited use of imagery contributes to the piece’s central message. Imagery may be used, but it does not contribute effectively to the central message. Effectiveness of juxtaposition Images and symbols are balanced with diction, tone, and other elements to clearly convey the author’s message. Images and symbols convey the author’s message, though they could be better balanced. Imagery and symbolism is used, but it is not juxtaposed in such a way as to add meaning. Grammar & Mechanics Grammar and mechanics is perfect or nearly perfect, allowing the message to stand out. Few mistakes that do not detract from a reader’s understanding of the message. Errors detract from a clear reading of the piece. Reflective Writing (graded separately) Organizational structure of piece, central message, juxtaposition, and intended emotional response clearly explained with specific references to the text. Organizational structure of piece, central message, juxtaposition, and intended emotional response clearly explained. Required elements are missing.
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