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Romeo & Juliet in depth written response

Student will choose one of the 6 prompt choices and develop a 5-7 paragraph Rebel Writing essay showing how Shakespeare uses dialogue to develop the issue of your choice. Follow the verbal instructions given in class, the written instructions from the whiteboard, and the rubric below to develop a detailed analysis and explanation of the topic. You must use direct quotes from the play and cite them in drama style (1.3.54). You will receive an additional 4 points for proper MLA Header & title.

Rubric Code: MX93X23

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Category
	Poor 10 pts	Fair - Beginning 12 pts	Good - Proficient 13 pts	Exceptional 16 pts
Introduction	Poor Paper has no clear introduction	Fair - Beginning Paper attempts to have a clear introduction but may not state one clear thesis and/or main points. The author and title are not mentioned. Essay lacks a hook.	Good - Proficient Paper has a clear introduction that states the thesis and main points. Author and title are mentioned. Essay has a clear hook.	Exceptional Paper goes above and beyond the requirements. Above grade level work. Hook is engaging. Thesis is advanced.
Conclusion	Poor Paper has no clear conclusion.	Fair - Beginning Paper attempts to have a clear conclusion but may not wrap up loose ends, including the theme and main points.	Good - Proficient Paper has a clear conclusion and wraps up all loose ends.	Exceptional Paper has a clear conclusion, wraps up loose ends in an engaging and interesting manner.
Format	Poor Very little of the Rebel Writing method is followed (each body paragraph has 2 concrete details/quotes, and each is cited parenthetically).	Fair - Beginning Some of the Rebel Writing method is followed (each body paragraph has 2 concrete details/quotes, and each is cited parenthetically).	Good - Proficient Most of the Rebel Writing method is followed (each body paragraph has 2 concrete details/quotes, and each is cited parenthetically).	Exceptional Rebel Writing method is followed precisely, each body paragraph has 2 concrete details (quotes), and each is cited parenthetically.
Theme Statements	Poor No tie between theme and symbols. The writing does not show evidence of comprehension of theme.	Fair - Beginning The essay contains fewer than 2 symbols. There is a lack of text to text connections or evidence to show symbols supporting the theme.	Good - Proficient 2-3 different symbols are explored in body of the essay. Theme and symbols are stated and connected correctly. Evidence is used to support the theme.	Exceptional 2-3 different symbols are explored in the body of the essay. There is clear connection to symbols and theme. Theme and symbols are explained clearly. Student cited the most powerful quotes to support theme.
Idea Development	Poor Paper does not address the topic. Focus is unclear. Elaboration is insufficient or absent.	Fair - Beginning Paper conveys only a minor sense of student's purpose. Focus is somewhat clear. Minimal elaboration. Comprehension of the book is not shown.	Good - Proficient Paper generally conveys student's purpose. Focus is usually clear. Elaboration is not fully developed. Understanding of the book is evident.	Exceptional Paper proficiently conveys student's purpose. Amount of details is appropriate. Essay shows deep comprehension of the book and an ability to communicate that knowledge clearly.
Concrete Details	Poor Paper does not use any direct quotes from the play to support the student's explanations.	Fair - Beginning Paper uses less that two quotes per body paragraph to develop the student's points.	Good - Proficient Paper uses the minimum two quotes per body paragraph, but they are not the strongest quotes available.	Exceptional Paper uses at least two quotes per body paragraph, and the quotes are the best for the student's points.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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