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Keenest or Deserving? 
Hamlet Final Essay
Heaney and Raffel's last lines in their translations call Beowulf "keenest for praise" and "deserving of praise", respectively. Which does the student feel is most consistent with the hero?
Rubric Code: RX47859
By PVHarmon
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Beowulf Essay
  10-9

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8.9-8

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7.9-7

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>6

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Introduction (TS=Thesis Statement)

10-9

Creative Hook draws reader in; Minimal background, References poem/anon, logical lead to TS
8.9-8

Hook that draws reader in, references poem/anon, logical lead to TS
7.9-7

Hook within play, references poem.anon, weak connection to TS
>6

No hook, no reference to either poem/anon, awkward/no connection to TS, repetitive
Thesis/Topic sentence

MAP=Near end of TS, shows direction of essay
10-9

TS-topic sentences clear, specific to topic; Side is chosen; Specific yet concise, MAP is obvious interesting, well-written; thesis-topic sentences "match"
8.9-8

TS-topic sentences specific to topic; coherent;
A side is chosen; Specific, MAP is obvious; thesis and topic sentences "match" and connect to thesis
7.9-7

TS-topic sentences somewhat clear, connected to topic; side chosen; non-specific MAP is vague;topic sentences do not necessarily "match" thesis
>6

TS-topic sentences lack clarity and direction; MAP vague or missing, disconnected throughout
Evidence choice/Analysis

10-9

Demonstrates importance of decision. Excellent evidence for each paragraph, creatively connected to thesis, smoothly integrated. Evidence in context. Explanation creative and logical.
8.9-8

Discusses importance of decision. Strong evidence, connected to thesis, integration attempted. Evidence explained in context, logical.
7.9-7

Briefly Discusses importance of decision. Repetitive evidence,
not integrated. Not all evidence explained in context (paraphrased or repeated)Vague explanation.
>6

Fails to discuss importance of choice. Poor choice of quotes, integrated using "in this quote" or something similar No evidence used or not in context, commentary on evidence illogical.
Mechanics

10-9

Minimal /no mechanical errors-spelling,punctuation Correct MLA format- Proofread, no "bad words", grammatically correct, Lit Present Tense, No 1st/2nd person
8.9-8

Minimal errors. Some evidence of proofreading, minimal use of "bad words", grammatically correct, Lit Present Tense, No 1st/2nd person
7.9-7

Few mechanical errors might interfere with understanding. Poor proofreading, some use of "bad words"grammatically incorrect, Inconsistent Lit Present Tense, 1st/2nd person
>6

Mechanical errors interfere with understanding. No evidence of proofreading. "Bad words" abound, Poor grammar, Past tense, 1st/2nd person used
Conclusion

10-9

No repetition Intro/ TS, speaks outside of the play to the "Big Picture"Leaves reader thinking
8.9-8

Somewhat repeats Intro/Ts, Speaks of "Big Picture", Leaves reader with thoughts
7.9-7

Repeats Intro or TS, Neglects to step outside of play. Flat
>6

Little to no conclusion, leaves reader asking "So What?"




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