Grading Form: Oedipus Rex Essay
The grading form for the essay, with levels from A to F.
ENGLISH 11AP
Grading Form – Oedipus Rex
Name
Date Per.
Mr. Reed
A = 5
- CONTENT:
- Fully and thoughtfully establishes Oedipus’ change of fortune
Shows substantial depth regarding Oedipus’ gain of self-knowledge & wisdom
Demonstrates exceptionally clear, focused, unified, and coherent organization
Is fully developed and skillfully detailed - STYLE:
- Shows superior control of diction, syntactic variety, and transition
Demonstrates unique, creative expression - MECHANICS:
- Errors in language, syntax, or mechanics demonstrate mastery of these fundamentals
B = 4
- CONTENT:
- Clearly establishes Oedipus’ change of fortune
Shows some depth regarding Oedipus’ gain of self-knowledge
Is effectively organized, using the ABAB or AABB method
Is well developed with supporting details - STYLE:
- Demonstrates control of diction, syntactic variety, and transition
- MECHANICS:
- May have a few minor flaws, but none that interfere with understanding
C = 3
- CONTENT:
- Adequately addresses Oedipus’ change of fortune
Notes Oedipus’ gain of self-knowledge but may lack depth
Is organized but not in an engaging way
Is adequately developed with some detail - STYLE:
- Sentences are clear with no structural problems, but there is little variety
Average word choice - MECHANICS:
- May have a few minor flaws but not major ones (e.g. sentence fragments)
D = 2
- CONTENT:
- May distort or neglect Oedipus’ change of fortune
Treats Oedipus’ gain of self-knowledge in a simplistic or stereotyped manner
May have generalizations without supporting detail or detail without generalizations - STYLE:
- Sentences may be short and choppy, or structurally awkward
Uses limited vocabulary; overuse of clichéd language - MECHANICS:
- May have major flaws (e.g. fragments); may show patterns of minor flaws
F = 1
- CONTENT:
- Fails in its attempt to discuss Oedipus’ change in fortune
Fails to note Oedipus’ gain of self-knowledge
Is so incompletely developed as to suggest or demonstrate incompetencies - STYLE:
- Inadequate in all respects
- MECHANICS:
- Numerous serious fundamental errors
TOTAL/3 = Letter Grade AP Score