| Criteria | 0 Points | 1 Point | 2 Points | 3 Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis Statement | No thesis statement present. | Thesis statement is unclear or does not address the theme. | Thesis statement is somewhat clear but lacks depth. | Thesis statement is clear, specific, and addresses the theme effectively. |
| Quotations & MLA Format | No quotations or incorrect MLA format. | One quotation present with some errors in MLA format. | Two quotations present with minor errors in MLA format. | Two quotations present with correct MLA format. |
| Analysis of Quotations | No analysis provided. | Analysis is vague or does not connect to the thesis. | Analysis is somewhat connected to the thesis but lacks depth. | Analysis is insightful, clearly connected to the thesis, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the text. |
| Development of Theme | Theme development is not addressed. | Minimal discussion of theme development. | Some discussion of theme development but lacks detail. | Thorough analysis of how the theme develops as the story progresses. |
| Concluding Statement | No concluding statement present. | Concluding statement is weak or does not effectively summarize the points made. | Concluding statement somewhat summarizes the points made. | Strong concluding statement that effectively summarizes the points made within the paragraph. |