Romeo and Juliet (Themes) Essay Rubric:
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Criteria: Level 4:
Knowledge and Introduction grabs
Understanding attention and leads to an
(Overall structure and insightful, thoughtful, well
organization) sequenced thesis.
Conclusion is tied back to
/5 the introduction, and
thesis statement.
Topic sentences clearly
provide the focusing
aspect of each paragraph.
Arguments are well
organized.
Thinking and Inquiry Thesis is insightful and
(Thesis, Evidence and creative; creates a focus
Argument) for the essay.
Arguments are developed
/5 with high degree of logic.
They are placed in an
order which demonstrate
a high degree of
consistency and
sophistication.
Communication Essay utilizes a high degree
(Clarity) of style and diction.
Meaning of essay is clearly
/5 articulated.
Grammar, spelling and
Application punctuation is utilized with
(Language and a high degree of accuracy
Conventions) and consistency.
Few if any errors.
/5
Level 3:
Introduction grabs attention and
leads to a thoughtful thesis.
Conclusion is tied back to the
thesis statement.
Topic sentences set the focus for
body paragraphs.
Arguments are organized.
Thesis statement is clear and
focuses the essay.
Arguments are developed with
logic, objectivity, coherence,
consistency and sophistication.
Essay utilizes style and diction
with considerable effectiveness.
Meaning of essay is clear, and
concise.
Uses grammar, spelling and
punctuation with considerable
accuracy and consistency.
Few errors
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Level 2: Level 1: Below Level 1
Introduction somewhat Introduction is to No indication between a
attracts attention. simplistic to lead to difference in an
a thoughtful thesis introduction, body, or
Topic sentences statement. concluding paragraph.
somewhat set focus for
body paragraphs. Topic sentences are Topic structure does not set
limited in setting up the tone for the essay.
Concluding sentences the essay for body
somewhat connect ideas paragraphs. Arguments are not
to thesis. constructed.
Arguments show
Arguments are slightly limited
organized. organization.
Thesis is clear, but is Thesis is unclear and No thesis is provided
overly conventional; does not focus the
however, does focus the essay. Arguments contain no logic
essay.
Arguments are
Arguments are developed with
developed with some limited logic,
logic, consistency, and consistency and
sophistication. sophistication.
Essay utilizes style and Essay uses style and Essay uses style and diction
diction with some diction with limited with no effectiveness.
effectiveness. effectiveness.
Meaning is somewhat Meaning is often
clear, however, not unclear
entirely concise
Uses grammar, spelling Uses grammar, Does not use conventions
and punctuation with spelling and (grammar, spelling,
some accuracy and punctuation with punctuation)
consistency. limited accuracy and
consistency.
Multiple errors
Numerous errors.
Total: /20