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Romeo and Juliet Essay

Choose 1 of the 6 topics related to our study of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Based on what you have read and/or viewed, write a well-developed, multiparagraph essay which addresses the topic you have choosen. Remember to follow the "Perfect Paragraph" format you learned in Freshmen Seminar. Have at least 3 supporting points and make sure that you cite specific examples from the text or the performances you have seen. Your essay should be at least 250 words in length.

Rubric Code: HB92AC

By KMGoldpaugh

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Poor 60 pts	Fair to Good 80 pts	Very Good to Excellent 100 pts
Content & Development 40 pts Make sure that you cite specific lines or scenes from the play. Use quotes from the text.	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.	Fair to Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Very Good to Excellent - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 25 pts Make sure you have a Road Map, examples, and supporting details.	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. Paragraphs lack topic and concluding sentences.	Fair to Good - Structure of the paragraphs are not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. Each paragraph has a topic sentence but each does not have a concluding sentence.	Very Good to Excellent - Structure of each paragraphs is clear and easy to follow. paragraph has both a clear topic sentence and a strong concluding sentence.
Format 10 pts Paper must be typed using a 12pt font, Times Roman or New Times Roman, MLA Style Heading	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Paragrpah is inadequate in length.	Fair to Good - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is under the word length.	Very Good to Excellent - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 25 pts	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair to Good - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Very Good to Excellent - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

Keywords:

text, cite, act, scene, characters (foils, major, minor, comic relief, confidantes, blocking figures), tragedy, play, adaptation, actor, director, setting, figurative language, imagery, grudge

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