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Hamlet essay 2018 
Argumentative Writing 2016-17
Students take a position on Hamlet's culpability in the deaths of certain characters and support it with their opinion and textual evidence.
Rubric Code: GXA7WCB
By Schunke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Writing
  Meets/Exceeds Standards

Points Possible: 5-4

(N/A)

Almost Meets Standards

Points Possible: 3-2

(N/A)

Falls Short of Standards

Points Possible: 1-0

(N/A)

Introduction

Hook
Background/Bridge
Thesis
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The opening grabs the reader's attention; background info on the topic is provided and nicely joins the hook to the thesis; the thesis addresses the counterargument and clearly states the writer's position on the prompt/topic
Almost Meets Standards

The opening needs to be stronger and more developed; the thesis needs more focus (position and/or topic).
Falls Short of Standards

The intro is missing an effective hook, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Support&Counterclaim

TS
Opinion
Text Support
Alternate Theory
Opinion
Text Support
CS
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The body paragraphs contain focused topic sentences supported by the writer's theory of the crime backed up with textual support; then, a counter theory is provided along with textual evidence follwed by a conclusion sentence.
Almost Meets Standards

Focused topic sentences aren't always apparent; the writer's opinion may not be noticeable; textual evidence may be lacking; conclusion sentences may not be consistent.
Falls Short of Standards

The body paragraphs are missing important components like topic sentences and effective supporting details; no closure provided.
Conclusion

Restated thesis
Summary of ideas
Lasting impression
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, summary of the writer's main points and details, and satisfying closure--a lasting impression that made the essay worth reading.
Almost Meets Standards

The conclusion may be deficient in providing an appropriately restated thesis, and effective summarization of main ideas and details, and/or adequate closure.
Falls Short of Standards

The conclusion is missing a restated thesis, summary, and/or closure.
Organization

Transitions(flow of ideas)
Integration of textual evidence
Word Choice
Meets/Exceeds Standards

Transitions and signal phrases provide wonderful flow and arrangement of ideas; textual evidence blends flawlessly into the paper; word choice is unique and effective for the assignment.
Almost Meets Standards

The paper's ideas should have a more consistent, easy reading flow; outside source integration is quite bumpy; word choice should be more varied and interesting
Falls Short of Standards

The paper has very poor organization, which greatly affects the flow of ideas; below average use of vocabulary.
Proofreading

Spelling
Grammar & Mechanics
Formatting (Citations)
Meets/Exceeds Standards

It's apparent the writing was carefully proofread.
Almost Meets Standards

The writing needed more attentive proofreading.
Falls Short of Standards

The writing contains numerous spelling and/or mechanical errors.
Score

Possible: 25 (x3)=75

Received:
Meets/Exceeds Standards
Almost Meets Standards
Falls Short of Standards




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