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Response to Literature Prompt and Scoring Rubric

Prompt: What is one major theme of the novel that you read?

When you write the essay, remember


– to show your understanding of the story
– to state a clear thesis
– to cite textual evidence to support your thesis
– to use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

Grade Criteria

F
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Response to Literature Essay Graphic Organizer

Paragraph 1: Introduction
A. TAG (Title, Author, Genre) – Title? Who wrote it? What kind of story is it?

B. Summary – In one – two sentences, what is the story about?

B. Thesis – What is a theme in the story you read?


One clearly stated sentence that explains your assertion in response to the prompt.

Paragraph 2
A. Point 1 – Write one sentence that explains the first point that supports your thesis.

B. Evidence – Explain your point through the use of textual evidence from the story.

C. Explain – Explain how this evidence supports your thesis. How does this textual evidence show
the theme of the story?

Paragraph 3
A. Point 2 – Write one sentence that explains the first point that supports your thesis.

B. Evidence – Explain your point through the use of textual evidence from the story.

C. Explain – Explain how this evidence supports your thesis. How does this textual evidence show
the theme of the story?

Paragraph 4
A. Point 3 – Write one sentence that explains the first point that supports your thesis.

B. Evidence – Explain your point through the use of textual evidence from the story.

C. Explain – Explain how this evidence supports your thesis. How does this textual evidence show
the theme of the story?

Paragraph 5: Conclusion
A. Restate your thesis.
B. Write one final sentence, comment or question about what you view as the theme of the story.

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