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Writing a Test Essay Based on ROMEO & JULIET Prompt: Choose a form of symbolism found in Romeo and Juliet. Explain the symbolism and give at least three specific examples from the text of how the symbolism works throughout the play. Remember to give page references for the examples and to tell who said the lines. This essay is to have a solid thesis sentence, a body that follows the thesis and a conclusion that summarizes the things you spoke of within the essay. Rubric Code: L76B8C By ksahaydak Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

Symbolism in ROMEO & JULIET Prompt: Choose a form of symbolism found in Romeo and Juliet. Explain the symbolism and give at least three specific examples from the text of how the symbolism works throughout the play. Remember to give page references for the examples and to tell who said the lines. This essay is to have a solid thesis sentence, a body that follows the thesis and a conclusion that summarizes the things you spoke of within the essay.
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 7 pts	Good 8 pts	Advanced 10 pts
Thesis Statement Your thesis statement must include a specific area of symbolism present in ROMEO & JULIET and it must have at least three examples found in the text that support this symbolism. The examples should be brief, including the example topic only and should not include the entire lines of text here.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced
Explanation of Symbolism Area of symbolism chosen is well explained.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced
Example ONE from the text The 1st example is quoted and explained how it fits into the chosen area of symbolism. Included is the speaker and page reference for the quote.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced
Example TWO from the text The 2nd example is quoted and explained how it fits into the chosen area of symbolism. Included is the speaker and page reference for the quote.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced
Example THREE from the text The 3rd example is quoted and explained how it fits into the chosen area of symbolism. Included is the speaker and page reference for the quote.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced
Conclusion Conclusion of the essay has a proper summary that ties back to the essay purpose without mimicking the thesis statement.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced
Conventions Grammatical conventions must be exceptional. Complete sentences that explain things in a concise way are required. Pay special attention to verb tense, comma use, spelling, and organization of the paper itself.	Poor	Fair	Good	Advanced