Women’s Literature Final Exam
Directions: Use the following lyrics to unite THREE topics/texts discussed in class. Use specific examples from the texts and the lyrics. Do not repeat examples. You will have this entire exam period to write your essay. Please keep track of pacing as you will not get additional time to finish. Follow the rubric (attached).
Topics/Texts Discussed this Semester:
Pride and PrejudiceFeminism articles
Disney princess unitThe Help
The Diary of Anne FrankMona Lisa Smile
Miss RepresentationFemale author/poet for final project
Lyrics – “This One’s for the Girls” by Martina McBride
This is for all you girls about thirteen
High school can be so rough, can be so mean
Hold onto, on to your innocence
Stand your ground when everyone’s giving in
This one’s for the girls
This is for all you girls about twenty-five
In a little apartment, just trying to get by
Living on, on dreams and spaghetti-o’s
Wondering where your life is gonna go
(Chorus) This one’s for the girls
Who’ve ever had a broken heart
Who’ve wished upon a shooting star
You’re beautiful the way you are
This one’s for the girls
Who love without holding back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This one’s for the girls
This is for all you girls about forty-two
Tossing pennies into the Fountain of Youth
Every laugh, laugh line on your face
Made you who you are today
(repeat Chorus)
Yeah, we’re all the same inside (same inside)
From 1 to 99
(repeat Chorus)
Rubric: This rubric reflects a standard of academic excellence (an A essay). Points will be deducted as necessary if your essay fails to meet these standards of excellence.
Ideas/Content (12 pts):
-Demonstrates a profound understanding of the literature in regards to comprehension and theme.
-Essay is extremely clear, focused, and thoroughly developed with at least 3 specific examples supported by direct quotes from the literature.
-Proper parenthetical documentation is expected to avoid plagiarism.
Organization (8pts):
-Introduction grabs attention and reveals focus
-Details are logically placed, clear and compelling; purposeful transitions
-Conclusion is cohesive, relevant, and powerful.
Conventions (5 pts):
-Demonstrates an excellent grasp of conventions; very light editing needed, if at all.
Word Choice (5 pts):
-Expert wording; utilizes expansive vocabulary; creates powerful and vivid images.
Sentence Fluency (5 pts):
-Sentences are varied and complex in structure; flow effortlessly.
Voice (5 pts):
-Individual, consistent, and powerful; reflects specific characteristics of the author.