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Julius Caesar Macbeth theme essay Essay on theme in Macbeth; include and analyze at least one piece of evidence per body paragraph; includes proper MLA format parenthetical documentation Rubric Code: W2269CA By PVHarmon Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

Julius Caesar Final Essay
	10-9.0 (N/A)	8.9-8.0 (N/A)	7.9-7.0 (N/A)	6.9 or below (D/F) (N/A)
Title/Opening/Lead	10-9.0 Creative Title. Creative opening does not mention play initially, but discusses concept first. Leads to play title, author into Thesis Statement	8.9-8.0 Attempt at creative title. Opening makes minimal effort at "outside the play" Choppy	7.9-7.0 Title is "Julius Caesar Essay" or something similarly vague (use of blood in Macbeth) Starts "in play"	6.9 or below (D/F) No title. Begins with play and author, or neglects one
Thesis/Topic sentence	10-9.0 Thesis/topic sentences clear, specific,interesting well-written;MAP evident	8.9-8.0 Thesis/topic sentencesclear specific well-written coherent;MAP evident	7.9-7.0 Thesis/topic sentences somewhat clear MAP evident	6.9 or below (D/F) Thesis/topic sentences lack thematic point, clarity and direction NO MAP
MLA format	10-9.0 Correct MLA format is used; at least one citation per body paragraph	8.9-8.0 Correct MLA format is used; Less than one citation per paragraph	7.9-7.0 MLA format is mostly correct; less than one citation per body paragraph	6.9 or below (D/F) No parenthetical notation or incorrect MLA format; less than one citation per paragraph
Quotation choice/usage	10-9.0 Excellent quotations as evidence creatively connected to thesis, smoothly integrated	8.9-8.0 Strong choice of quotes as evidence, connected to thesis, integration attempted	7.9-7.0 Repetitive, not integrated	6.9 or below (D/F) Poor choices, integrated using "in this quote" or something similar
Quote Analysis	10-9.0 Quotes explained in thematic context (connects to topic sentence). Explanation creative logical. Multiple acts referenced	8.9-8.0 Each quote explained in thematic context (connects to topic sentence). Explanation is logical Multiple acts referenced	7.9-7.0 Not all quotes explained in thematic context (either paraphrased or content repeated) One act referenced	6.9 or below (D/F) Quotes do not connect to chosen theme. Multiple commentary on quotes merely reword quote, illogical No acts referenced
Mechanics/Citations/Bad Word List	10-9.0 Minimal/no mechanical errors Shows evidence of proofreading	8.9-8.0 Minimal mechanical errors. Some proofing evidence	7.9-7.0 Mechanical errors do not cloud understanding. Minimal proofing	6.9 or below (D/F) Many errors interfere with understanding. No evident proofing