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Tragic Hero Essay Final Draft Evaluation Rubric DIRECTIONS: Staple to TOP of essay packet before submitting. Be sure to write your name, block, and date. Criteria Writing Process and Works Cited Completed Brainstorm and outline (10 pts.) Stamped & edited rough draft (5 pts) MLA Format (5 pts)
correct heading Header with last name and page number inch from top right corner Title Centered (not bolded, underlined, or italicized) 1 inch margins all around Double spaced throughout (no extra space in paragraphs)

Points

Peer Edit

Self Edit

Teacher Evaluation

20

Intro: opening idea is not vague or unrelated to the topic; the character of a tragic hero is introduced and the structure moves from general to specific ideas responding to the prompt; has a thesis with a leading statement that identifies structure of the essay and discusses what attributes of John Proctor you are discussing Body Paragraphs (30 pts- 3 paragraphs): 10 pts. per paragraphcomponents for each: - topic sentences directly relate to a specific attribute of a tragic hero and uses different language from thesis statement - paragraph organization and structure demonstrate masterful integration of topic sentence, concrete detail, commentary, concluding sentence, and transitions - concrete detail supports thesis and demonstrates selectivity - insightful commentary demonstrates in-depth analysis and critical thinking; the commentary should not simply explain the quote, but rather explain how it illustrates the attribute of Proctor - Adequate commentary in order to support point Conclusion: restatement of thesis uses different language; main ideas discussed in body paragraphs are synthesized with overall analysis of the argument; no broad, sweeping statements are made, nor new ideas presented; the ending has closure Overall (holistic) View of Essay (2 pts each) Develops original ideas relevant to the prompt Demonstrates comprehension of a Tragic Hero Demonstrates comprehension of Proctors character Does an effective job of discussing Proctor as a Tragic Hero Lacks mechanical errors of spelling, grammar, and punctuation Comments:

30

10

70