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Romeo and Juliet Alternative Ending

Julius Caesar Alternate Ending

Rubric Code: D5X75A

By Nickelodeon12

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Writing a Different Ending
	Above Expections 4 pts	Expected 3 pts	Less than expected 2 pts	Must Redo 1 pts
Content	Above Expections Climax, falling action, and resolution are creative. Connections to the play are present and clear. The alternate ending has a clear theme connected to the text.	Expected Climax, falling action, and resolution are present and there is vague connection to the play. The alternate ending has a clear theme connected to the text.	Less than expected Climax, falling action and resolution are apparent but undeveloped. The alternate ending has a vague theme connected to the text.	Must Redo No climax, falling action and/or resolution. The alternate ending has no theme.
Organization	Above Expections Paragraphs are well developed and use descriptive language which creates a sense of authenticity to Shakespeare’s original ending.	Expected Paragraphs use some descriptive language and are properly formed leading reader to the character’s resolution.	Less than expected Paragraphs are formed but undeveloped and leave the reader wondering what happens to the character.	Must Redo Paragraphs and/or sentences are poorly constructed and do not lead to a resolution.
Spelling/Grammar	Above Expections Spelling and grammar is error free; writing shows well used vocabulary that adds depth to the narrative.	Expected Spelling is error free; grammar has minimal (2-3) errors; vocabulary is at grade level but could be improved.	Less than expected Spelling and grammar contain few errors (4-5); word choice could be improved.	Must Redo Spelling and grammar contain many errors (6+); vocabulary is not indicative of grade and/or class level.
Creativity	Above Expections Alternate ending contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to reader’s enjoyment; author has clearly used imagination.	Expected Alternate ending contains a few creative details and/or descriptions; author has used some imagination.	Less than expected Alternate ending contains little creative details and/or descriptions but they distract from the play; author has tried to use imagination.	Must Redo Alternate ending contains no creativity and/or descriptions; author has used no imagination.
Characters	Above Expections Characters are named and clearly described; Most readers could describe your character and what happens to him at the end of your ending accurately.	Expected Characters are named and described; most readers would have some idea of what your character was like and what happens to him by the end of your ending.	Less than expected Your character is named but the reader knows very little about him and/or other characters.	Must Redo It is hard to tell who your character was and what happens to him at the end of your ending.
Media Influence	Above Expections There is a large component of media in their final portrayal. Student has organized their stories using the computers and technology provided.	Expected There is some media involved in the final portrayal. Student has somewhat organized the final project with computers and technology.	Less than expected There is minimal media influence in the final portrayal. Student has used minimal computer and technology.	Must Redo There is no media influence. Student has not demonstrated any use of a computer or technology in their work.

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