Rubric for Hamlet Final Essay
Introduction
Marks Level descriptor
0-2 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
3-4 Student does not introduce topic.
5-6 Student provides some background that may not be relevant.
7-8 Student provides an introduction that generally introduces topic.
9 Student provides an introduction that effectively and concisely introduces topic.
10 Student provides an engaging introduction that effectively and concisely
introduces topic.
Thesis
Marks Level descriptor
0-2 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
3-4 Thesis lacks the following traits: articulates the student’s main point, constructs
an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
5-6 Thesis lacks some of the following traits: articulates the student’s main point,
constructs an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
7-8 Thesis does the following: articulates the student’s main point, constructs an
argument, shows the direction of the essay.
9 Thesis clearly does the following: articulates the student’s main point,
constructs an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
10 Thesis effectively and clearly does the following: articulates the student’s main
point, constructs an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
Textual Analysis
Marks Level descriptor
0-11 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptor.
12 Student shows little knowledge and understanding of the text and provides a
, summary rather than an analysis of the text. Connection to thesis is lacking.
13-14 Student shows some knowledge and understanding of the text and provides
inconsistent analysis relying heavily on summary. Connection to thesis is
unclear.
15-16 Student shows a basic level of knowledge and understanding of the text and
provides an analysis shows some appreciation of the ways in which language,
structure, technique and style shape meaning.
17-18 Student shows an adequate level of knowledge and understanding of the text
and provides an analysis that shows the ways in which language, structure,
technique and style shape meaning.
19-20 Student shows detailed knowledge and understanding of the text and provides
an analysis that shows the ways in which language, structure, technique and
style shape meaning.
Textual Evidence
Marks Level descriptor
0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors.
3-4 Body paragraphs do not contain adequate levels of quotations and citations are
incorrect. Quotations are not introduced and analyzed.
5-6 Body paragraphs do not contain adequate levels of quotations and some
citations are correct. Quotations are not consistently introduced and analyzed.
7-8 Body paragraphs contain an adequate level of quotation and most citations are
correct. All quotations are introduced and analyzed.
9 Body paragraphs contain a good level of quotation and citations are correct. All
quotations are effectively introduced and analyzed.
10 Body paragraphs contain an excellent level of quotation and citations are
correct. All quotations are effectively introduced and analyzed.
Flow and Unity
Marks Level descriptor
0-11 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
12 Ideas have little organization; there may be a superficial structure, but coherence
and development are lacking.
13-14 Ideas have some organization, with a recognizable structure; coherence and
development are often lacking.
15-16 Ideas are adequately organized, with a suitable structure; some attention is paid
to coherence and development.
Introduction
Marks Level descriptor
0-2 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
3-4 Student does not introduce topic.
5-6 Student provides some background that may not be relevant.
7-8 Student provides an introduction that generally introduces topic.
9 Student provides an introduction that effectively and concisely introduces topic.
10 Student provides an engaging introduction that effectively and concisely
introduces topic.
Thesis
Marks Level descriptor
0-2 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
3-4 Thesis lacks the following traits: articulates the student’s main point, constructs
an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
5-6 Thesis lacks some of the following traits: articulates the student’s main point,
constructs an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
7-8 Thesis does the following: articulates the student’s main point, constructs an
argument, shows the direction of the essay.
9 Thesis clearly does the following: articulates the student’s main point,
constructs an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
10 Thesis effectively and clearly does the following: articulates the student’s main
point, constructs an argument, shows the direction of the essay.
Textual Analysis
Marks Level descriptor
0-11 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptor.
12 Student shows little knowledge and understanding of the text and provides a
, summary rather than an analysis of the text. Connection to thesis is lacking.
13-14 Student shows some knowledge and understanding of the text and provides
inconsistent analysis relying heavily on summary. Connection to thesis is
unclear.
15-16 Student shows a basic level of knowledge and understanding of the text and
provides an analysis shows some appreciation of the ways in which language,
structure, technique and style shape meaning.
17-18 Student shows an adequate level of knowledge and understanding of the text
and provides an analysis that shows the ways in which language, structure,
technique and style shape meaning.
19-20 Student shows detailed knowledge and understanding of the text and provides
an analysis that shows the ways in which language, structure, technique and
style shape meaning.
Textual Evidence
Marks Level descriptor
0 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors.
3-4 Body paragraphs do not contain adequate levels of quotations and citations are
incorrect. Quotations are not introduced and analyzed.
5-6 Body paragraphs do not contain adequate levels of quotations and some
citations are correct. Quotations are not consistently introduced and analyzed.
7-8 Body paragraphs contain an adequate level of quotation and most citations are
correct. All quotations are introduced and analyzed.
9 Body paragraphs contain a good level of quotation and citations are correct. All
quotations are effectively introduced and analyzed.
10 Body paragraphs contain an excellent level of quotation and citations are
correct. All quotations are effectively introduced and analyzed.
Flow and Unity
Marks Level descriptor
0-11 The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
12 Ideas have little organization; there may be a superficial structure, but coherence
and development are lacking.
13-14 Ideas have some organization, with a recognizable structure; coherence and
development are often lacking.
15-16 Ideas are adequately organized, with a suitable structure; some attention is paid
to coherence and development.
