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Thesis statement: In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the deaths of Myrtl
Thesis statement: In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the deaths of Myrtle Wilson, Jay Gatsby, and George Wilson illuminate vital themes: moral decay, the destruction of the American dream, and illusion versus reality
Please proofread essay according to rubric below.
This is written by a 16 year old.
Honors American Literature – Scoring Rubric
The Great Gatsby Project
Does the writer . . .
*** Ideas ___/25
Show independent thought that highlights specific, detailed aspects of the novel.
Offer support and proof for each main idea.
Use direct quotes and references that support ideas.
Elaborate, extend and connect the main ideas to the paragraphs.
***Word Choice & Sentence Fluency ___/20
Choose words and terminology to make the message clear.
Use original phrasing and avoid trite, overused phrases.
Use formal writing that avoids slang and other overused phrases.
Use sentences that have a cadence and enable easy, fluid reading.
Vary the structure and length of the sentences.
Use strong transitions to link the main ideas.
*** Organization ____/10
Identifies the purpose of each section of the project.
Have a clear and logical organization that allows the ideas to flow together.
*** Voice ___ /10
Shows originality in the writing?
Does it show a strong concern for connecting and explaining ideas to
the reader?
Allow writing style to shine through by constructing clear prose.
Use active sentence construction a majority of the time.
Clarify complex ideas with clarity.
*** Conventions & Presentation ___/10
have few to no errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation?
Allows the reader to follow the text’s logic clearly?
Presents a title on the paper with an engaging title?
*** Sophistication ____/10
Demonstrates sophistication of thought and/or develops a complex literary argument. By doing any of the following:
1. Identify and explore complexities within the novel with polished ideas.
2. Illuminate your interpretation of the ideas by situating them within a broader context.
3. Employ a style that is consistently vivid and persuasive.
Total Score ___/85
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