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Ophelia’s madnessScoring Rubric

A (18-20 range)

Overall: especially insightful, well-focused, and persuasive Accurate interpretation Interpretation moves beyond the obvious / literal Ideas fully developed Numerous details / apt textual evidence Goes above and beyond expectations Few, if any, errors in grammar and mechanics. Student may demonstrate stylistic grace or flair.

B (16-17 range)

Strong thesis Accurate interpretation Interpretation of smaller details may be slightly inaccurate Adequate development Sufficient details/evidence Meets expectations Some errors in grammar and mechanics.

C (14-15 range)

An attempted thesis (might not make a strong assertion, might be unclear) Some minor errors in interpretation of the story An attempt at organization, but little focus in each paragraph (e.g., topic sentences unclear) Inadequate development Insufficient detail and evidence Quotations are used but not explained adequately Some patterns of errors in grammar and mechanics Presentation of material somewhat predictable; doesn’t deepen understanding of material; lacks creativity

and innovation; demonstrates some time and effort.

D (~13)

No clear thesis (or thesis does not respond to the question in the assignment) Fundamental misreadings of the story Lacks unified focus Lacks development Few, if any, details May be missing quotations Numerous writing errors

F (12 and below)

An incoherent essay Presentation of materials unacceptable