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Hamlet

Grading Form: Hamlet Soliloquy Analysis

The grading form for the soliloquy essay, with levels from A to F.

By Rick Reed

Shakespeare Hamlet Rubric AP practice

ENGLISH 11AP

Grading Form - Hamlet

Name

Date Per.

Mr. Reed

A = 5 (8-9)

CONTENT:
Demonstrates a deep, full & complex, inferential understanding of shifting attitudes
Displays a keen perception of how syntax, diction, imagery and tone establish attitude
Is masterfully organized along tonal shifts
Frequently and accurately refers to the soliloquy
STYLE:
Shows superior control of diction, syntactic variety, and transition
Demonstrates unique, creative expression
MECHANICS:
No more than a few errors in language, syntax, or mechanics, none of which distract

B = 4 (6-7)

CONTENT:
Demonstrates a solid understanding of Hamlet’s shifting attitudes
Makes a less persuasive use of references to syntax, diction, imagery, and tone
Is less effectively organized
Is well developed with supporting details
STYLE:
Demonstrates some control of diction, syntactic variety, and transition
MECHANICS:
May have more minor flaws, but none that interfere with understanding

C = 3 (5)

CONTENT:
Responds to passage in superficial, formulaic, inconsistent, or insufficiently supported ways
Shows clarity of thought but may lack complexity
Is organized but not along tonal shifts
Is adequately developed with some detail
STYLE:
Sentences exhibit little variety
Average or repetitive word choice
MECHANICS:
May have a few minor but not repetitive flaws (e.g. a sentence fragment or run-on)

D = 2 (3-4)

CONTENT:
Reveals an incomplete understanding of the soliloquy
Unable to show how diction, syntax, imagery, and/or tone manifest Hamlet’s attitude
May rely too heavily on paraphrase
May have generalizations without supporting detail or vice versa; may be undeveloped
STYLE:
Sentences may be short and choppy, or structurally awkward; may lack fluency
Uses limited vocabulary; overuse of cliched language
MECHANICS:
May show patterns of flaws in language, syntax, or mechanics

F = 1 (1-2)

CONTENT:
Reveals a blatant misreading of the soliloquy
May be deliberately off-topic or egregiously simplistic
Contains gross deficiencies in organization, clarity, fluency, and development
STYLE:
Inadequate in all respects
MECHANICS:
Numerous serious and distracting fundamental errors

TOTAL/3 = Letter Grade AP Score