Grade12 English Novel Study for Thematic Unit

Outcomes / Excellent
10-9 / Good
8-7 / Needs Improvement
6-5 / Poor
4-under
Study Questions
7.2 recognize how the artful use of language and the structures of genre and text can influence or manipulate the reader/viewer
7.4 examine the relationship of specific elements within and among texts / Responses are complex, insightful and show independent thinking.
Includes appropriate and specific details including quotes.
Demonstrates excellent understanding of the complexities of the text. / Responses are expected and obvious.
Lacking details and or quotes.
Demonstrates a basic understanding. / Responses simplistic or immature in nature.
Responses are incomplete and or do not demonstrate understanding. / Responses do not demonstrate understanding of novel.
Insufficient detail.
Outcomes / 10-9 / 8-7 / 6-5 / 4-under
Found items (object)
6.3 make connections among the themes, issues, and ideas expressed in various texts / Thoughtful, original and or unexpected connection between novel and item. / Obvious or unoriginal connections between novel and item. / Lack of meaningful connections between novel and item. / Lack of meaningful connection.
Outcomes / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2-under
Found items (commentary)
10.1 apply a variety of writing/ representation strategies to construct increasingly complex texts / Complex ideas and details.
. / Simplistic in nature with some details. / Messy or disorganized and shows a lack of attention to detail. / Carelessly executed.
Outcomes / 10-9 / 8-7 / 6-5 / 4-under
Dialectical Journal
8.8 use note-making strategies to collect evidence, to illustrate a topic, to support a thesis, or to reconstruct knowledge / Careful evidence gathered that supports study questions and the themes of the text.
Specific quotes and detailed notations. / Evidence supports study questions and themes in a general way. Supported with basic details and or missing details. / Partially complete and or lacking details/content. / Incomplete.
Outcomes / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2-under
Mechanics
10.2 demonstrate control of the conventions of written language in final products / Clear sentences, varied in length and structure; Forceful jargon-free diction Few to no errors in usage, spelling and punctuation / Clear sentences; effective diction
No major errors in usage, spelling or punctuation / Little variety in sentences, poor word choice. Many errors in spelling, usage and punctuation. / Unclear, immature sentences.
Many major errors in usage, spelling, and punctuation.