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Hamlet Soundtrack 
Students create a 3-song soundtrack that tells the tragedy of Hamlet the best. Song choices should characterize Hamlet's persona, his conflict, and/or his feelings.
Rubric Code: KC9WWC
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Meets/Exceeds Standards

5 pts

Almost Meets Standards

4 pts

Falls Short of Standards

2 pts

Proofreading

-Spelling
-Grammar & Mechanics
-Format (paper layout)
-Citations

Meets/Exceeds Standards

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

The writing would have benefited from more attentive proofreading.
Falls Short of Standards

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

-Tag/Summary
-Tragic hero def.
-Thesis

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The writer provides the reader with background info. on the play and the term "tragic hero"; the thesis clearly states why those songs were chosen/how they apply to Hamlet.
Almost Meets Standards

The introduction may be missing one of these components; these components may be present but might lack development.
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Song Choices and Support

-Song and Summary
-Writer's explanation of song's relevance (details from play)

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The body paragraphs contain focused topic sentences; main ideas/supporting details include strong, relevant examples and explanations that are convincing and effectively support the paper's focus; paragraphs provide closure or transition.
Almost Meets Standards

Focused topic sentences aren't always apparent; main ideas/supporting details need more development, explanations, and/or focus; better closure needs to be provided
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Conclusion

-Restated thesis
-Closure

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The writer restates their thesis; closure is provided through a summary or revisitation of the songs and why they worked so well.
Almost Meets Standards

The conclusion may lack particular elements like a restated thesis; the summary/reminder of the songs and their relevance is not mentioned in enough detail; may include unnecessary information.
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Organization

-Transitions/Flow
-Word Choice
-Sentence Variety

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The paragraphs have excellent flow and arrangement of ideas; word choice is unique and effective for the assignment; the writer attempts a variety of sentence structures.
Almost Meets Standards

The paper's ideas should have a more consistent, easy reading flow; word choice should be more varied and interesting; sentence structure variety was lacking.
Falls Short of Standards

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




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