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Imitating the Master

Assignment: Rewrite one of Shakespeare's sonnets in a different context. While the meaning may change, the structure of the text and the rhythm must stay the same.

Rubric Code: A224WB8

By nelly24

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Imitating the master
	Novice 14 pts	Apprentice 16 pts	Expert 18 pts	Master 21 pts	Total (N/A)
Rhythm and Structure 8 pts	Novice Rewrite does not have the same or similar structure or rhythm.	Apprentice Rewrite sometimes has the same or very similar structure and rhythm.	Expert Rewrite has the same or very similar structure OR rhythm.	Master Rewrite has the same or very similar structure AND rhythm.	Total
Creativity 8 pts	Novice Student stayed with Shakespeare's topic and did not use a thesaurus/used mundane language.	Apprentice Student chose a unique topic with personal significance but did not use a thesaurus/used mundane language.	Expert Student stayed with Shakespeare's topic, and made it interesting with a variety of vocabulary words by using a thesaurus.	Master Student chose a unique topic, one with personal significance, and made it interesting with a variety of vocabulary words by using a thesaurus.	Total
Neatness 5 pts	Novice Rewrite is handwritten, difficult to read, and has more than three punctuation/spelling errors.	Apprentice Rewrite is neatly handwritten, with no more than three punctuation/spelling errors.	Expert Rewrite is typed with no more than three punctuation/spelling errors.	Master Rewrite is typed, properly punctuated, with no spelling errors.	Total