Rubric: Othello Essay
The grading form for the Othello essay test.
ENGLISH 12AP
Grading Form - Othello
Name
Date Per.
Mr. Reed
A = 5
- CONTENT:
- Addresses and explores the prompt thoughtfully
Shows substantial depth, fullness, and complexity of thought
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:
- No more than three errors in language, syntax, or mechanics
B = 4
- CONTENT:
- Clearly addresses and explores the prompt
Shows some depth and complexity of thought
Is effectively organized
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 and explores the prompt
Shows clarity of thought but may lack complexity
Is organized
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 elements of the prompt
May be simplistic or stereotyped in thought
May have generalizations without supporting detail or detail without generalizations; may be undeveloped - STYLE:
- Sentences may be short and choppy, or structurally awkward
Uses limited vocabulary; overuse of cliched language - MECHANICS:
- May show patterns of flaws in language, syntax, or mechanics
F = 1
- CONTENT:
- Fails in its attempt to discuss the prompt
May be deliberately off-topic
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