Rubric for Lit. Circle Papers

Intro:

5 Hook, attention-getter

5 States title and author

10 thesis statement

Body:

10 Uses at lest three specific reasons

10 Backs up with specific examples from the book

10 Anticipates and answers objections

Conclusion:

10 Restates thesis (in different words)

5 Provides a final thought

Style:

5 Uses transitions

10 Varies sentence length and structure

10 Flows well and sounds natural

Mechanics:

10 Uses correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.