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Thematic Statement
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The thematic statement
does not convey a central message about life or human
nature.
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The thematic statement
partially conveys a central message about life or human
nature.
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The thematic statement
conveys a central message about life or human nature.
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The thematic statement
clearly conveys a central message about life or human
nature.
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Thematic Statement
Components
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The thematic statement
does not include a thematic idea, assertion, or qualifying
clause.
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The thematic statement
includes at least one of the three components (thematic
idea, assertion, and qualifying clause). Thematic statement
does not follow correct syntax.
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The thematic statement
includes two of the three components (thematic idea,
assertion, and qualifying clause) using correct syntax.
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The thematic statement
includes the thematic idea, assertion, and qualifying
clause using correct syntax.
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Textual Evidence
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The essay includes
no accurate or relevant supporting details from either
text.
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The essay includes
some facts and details from at least one of the two
texts.
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The essay includes
relevant facts and details from both texts, but may
not support all aspects of the thematic statement.
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The essay includes
rich facts and details that support all aspects of the
thematic statement.
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Concluding Statement
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Concluding statement
is nonexistent.
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Concluding statement
is a basic restatement of the thematic idea.
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Concluding statement
includes a reflection on how the thematic idea relates
to one passage.
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Concluding statement
includes a thoughtful reflection on how the thematic
idea relates to both passages.
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Organization
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The essay lacks focus
and organization.
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The essay is poorly
organized, and only partially follows the supplied outline
for organization.
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The essay is a well-
developed and generally follows the supplied outline
for organization.
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The essay is well-developed
and consistently follows the supplied outline for organization.
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