TV Theme Homework: Analytic Rubric (15 Points Total) 0-1 point 2-3 points 4-5 points Understanding what theme is Student wrote nothing relating to theme. Student described plot with little relation to theme. Student clearly understands the concept of theme and sited support for their opinion. Properly stating them Student did not state theme. Student used a few to express theme, but it was not one full sentence. Student used one full sentence to express theme. Proper Support Student no support for their claim of theme. The student attempted to support their claim of theme, but did so with weak examples. Strong examples were cited for the support of the claim of theme. EEI Lesson Plan – #2 INFORMATION Author Erin McDonald
35 Points Possible Excellent (4-5 points) Satisfactory (2-3 points) Poor (0-1 point) (Points _____) Tradition theme is clearly stated and clearly the purpose of the writing. Tradition theme is moderately addressed but is not clearly the main point. Tradition theme is not clearly addressed and not the main point. Cultural and Historical Relevance (Points _____) Tradition is addressed in a culturally and historically relevant way and related to real-life issues. Tradition is loosely addressed to cultural or historically relevant issues. Tradition is not related to any real-life issues in a relevant manner. References (Points _____) Two relevant references were used to provide strong support for the writing. One or two references were used but not in a supportive fashion. No references were used in any suitable fashion. Literary Comprehension (Points _____) Each story addressed was clearly understood and the story for each was clearly stated. Stories were shown to be moderately understood. The theme for each was loosely stated. There was little to no evidence of literary comprehension. Theme was not clearly stated. Story Selection (Points _____) Two stories were chosen. One story was either Chee's Daughter or Dead Men's Path Two of the assigned stories were chose, but neither was Chee's Daughter or Dead Men's Path Two of the assigned stories were not chosen. Ascetics and Visuals (Points _____) Font, graphics, images, layout, and other ascetically appealing variables were used well and beneficially. Graphics, images, and font were used, but they were not used well. was no obvious consideration for visual appeal; the presentation was distracting or sloppy. Language Conventions (Points _____) Writer was in control of grammar and mechanics. Tone and voice were appropriate, clear, and consistent. Writer displayed a lack of control in grammar and mechanics; tone and voice were moderately consistent but perhaps inappropriate. Writer showed serious lack of control in the use of grammar and mechanics; tone and voice were inconsistent at best. EEI Lesson Plan Template – Theme #7
Instructional Materials (handouts, etc.) Learning journals, pens, paper, art supplies, posterboard Resources Theme Story Rubric 0-1 Points 2-3 Points 4-5 Points Development of Theme is no clear theme. A theme is seen but lacks a degree of development. At times it is lost or ambiguous. is a clear and unambiguous theme. It is seen consistently throughout the short story. Voice, Tone, and Style The voice, tone, and/or style were inconsistent and disjointed. Sections seemed to be written for different stories. The voice, tone, and/or style were moderately consistent. The writing was clear, but at times seemed choppy. The voice, tone, and style were consistent. The story flowed. Conventions There is little to no control of the written English language. Errors are so multiple and severe that reading is difficult. are some errors, but they do not cloud the meaning. Some control is lacking. Writer is in clear control of the written English language. There are few to no errors. Any error which are present, do not affect meaning. Summative Quiz: Theme (15 Points) True or False (one point each) T/F Theme is usually best expressed in one word. T/F Theme subject or topic and the theme are the same thing. T/F No theme is ever seen in more than one work of literature. T/F Everyone who identifies the theme of a work of literature should end up saying the same thing if they are correct.