Discuss how these conflicts played a major role in the development of the plot. Describe the climax of the novel. Argue why this particular event plays such an important role in the story and how it is the turning point in the plot. Explain how each conflict is resolved at the end of the story. Argue whether or not you agree with how the author resolved the conflicts.
Student expresses logical opinions about the importance each plot element plays in the story.
3 Student explains the plot, but does not include direct quotes from the story. Opinions may not be based on logical representations from the context of the novel. 2 Student explains the plot, but does not include direct quotes from the story. Student expresses no opinions about the importance of each plot element. 1 Student has difficulty explaining the plot of the story.