Expectations as Outlined on Rubric Independent Study Expectations as Outlined on Rubric

Thesis Analytical rather than descriptive (plot summary) Relevant to the topic A sophisticated idea Well structured in a single sentence at the end of the intro Sustained

Organization Point by point: discuss both novels in each paragraph Topic sentences related to the topic, link to the novels, and state an idea rather than a fact References organized well to prove thesis Transitions and links Relationships between all paragraphs appropriate Concluding sentences amplify topic sentences Intro and conclusions contain the necessary elements

Evidence Body paragraphs are well developed: points proven and discussed for both novels Quotations present for all major points Quotations relevant to the point Concrete examples Good explanation of the significance of the evidence to the argument Points are important Evidence gathered from throughout both works Relevant quotations are well used.

Clarity Sentences and paragraphs are clear and precise Sentences follow clearly from each other Thoughts expressed gracefully rather than awkwardly Pronoun references are clear (no orphans)

Use of Standard English Spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, interpolation of quotations are correct Formal language, no contractions, colloquialism Sentence variety is sophisticated

Rhetorical Effectiveness Forceful, vigorous language, rhetorical devices Effective diction Parallelism Active voice, and strong verbs Emphatic introduction and conclusion Present tense Third person point of view

Scholarly Essay Format Complete information on top left Correct and complete pagination Long and short quotations interpolated and cited correctly Complete and correct Works Cited page on a separate sheet at the end