| Analytical concepts developed |
Thoroughly analyzes the development of Beatrice and Benedick’s relationship with deep insight. |
Analyzes the development of Beatrice and Benedick’s relationship with clear understanding. |
Provides some analysis of the development of Beatrice and Benedick’s relationship. |
Limited analysis of the development of Beatrice and Benedick’s relationship. |
Fails to analyze the development of Beatrice and Benedick’s relationship. |
| All aspects of the topic addressed |
Addresses all aspects of the topic comprehensively. |
Addresses most aspects of the topic. |
Addresses some aspects of the topic. |
Addresses few aspects of the topic. |
Does not address the topic adequately. |
| Displays knowledge of the text |
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the text with accurate references. |
Demonstrates good knowledge of the text with mostly accurate references. |
Demonstrates some knowledge of the text with some accurate references. |
Demonstrates limited knowledge of the text with few accurate references. |
Demonstrates little to no knowledge of the text with inaccurate or no references. |
| Can synthesize relevant evidence |
Effectively synthesizes relevant evidence to support arguments. |
Synthesizes relevant evidence to support arguments. |
Uses some relevant evidence to support arguments. |
Uses limited relevant evidence to support arguments. |
Fails to use relevant evidence to support arguments. |
| Evidence of own voice |
Shows a strong and unique voice throughout the essay. |
Shows a clear voice throughout the essay. |
Shows some evidence of own voice. |
Shows limited evidence of own voice. |
Shows no evidence of own voice. |
| Shows thought and understanding |
Demonstrates deep thought and understanding of the topic. |
Demonstrates good thought and understanding of the topic. |
Demonstrates some thought and understanding of the topic. |
Demonstrates limited thought and understanding of the topic. |
Demonstrates little to no thought and understanding of the topic. |
| Develops a strong argument |
Develops a compelling and well-supported argument. |
Develops a clear and supported argument. |
Develops a somewhat supported argument. |
Develops a weak and poorly supported argument. |
Fails to develop a coherent argument. |
| Maintains focus on the topic |
Maintains a strong focus on the topic throughout the essay. |
Maintains focus on the topic for most of the essay. |
Maintains some focus on the topic. |
Maintains limited focus on the topic. |
Fails to maintain focus on the topic. |
| Logical progression of argument |
Arguments progress logically and coherently. |
Arguments progress logically with minor lapses. |
Arguments have some logical progression. |
Arguments have limited logical progression. |
Arguments lack logical progression. |
| Uses correct structure for an essay |
Uses correct essay structure with clear introduction, body, and conclusion. |
Uses mostly correct essay structure with minor issues. |
Uses some correct essay structure but with noticeable issues. |
Uses limited correct essay structure with major issues. |
Fails to use correct essay structure. |
