Beowulf Essay Rubric Name ______

20 / 18 / 16 / 14 / 8
Introduction / Attention grabbing introduction that clearly introduces the literary work / Well written Intro that introduces the literary work / The introduction is satisfactory and mentions the literary work / There is an introduction that may or may not mention the title / No introduction evident or The introduction goes way beyond introducing the topic
QUOTES & Examples
3-5 examples of all 3 Heroic Traits
Covering all three parts of the epic / Exceeded minimum number of examples—examples were taken across the entirety of the piece. / Met minimum number of examples required. All three parts of epic are adequately covered. / Traits are all covered; however, the examples are thin or few or weak
OR All three areas of the epic are not covered. / All traits are covered; however, examples are missing.
OR
Most examples come from one part of the epic—unevenly covering the rest. / While the student has made an attempt --there are significant problems with the traits and supporting details.
Embedding of Quotes / Quotes are embedded into the paragraphs in an interesting way. / Quotes are embedded into the paragraphs in smoothly written sentence that flow. / Quotes are embedded into sentences; however, there is little sophistication or flow. / Quotes are embedded into sentences, but are not explained or they are not tied to the main idea. / Quotes are listed or missing.
Thesis / The thesis of the essay is clearly and cleverly proven and carried throughout the essay / The thesis of the essay is proven and carried throughout the essay / The thesis of the essay is lost along the way / The thesis of the essay is only mentioned in the intro / There is no thesis.
Conclusion / A clever conclusion that leaves the reader with a fresh perspective or idea. / A well written conclusion that is of interest / A summary conclusion / A concluding sentence is present / There is no conclusion
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Directions / All directions followed / One directive missed / Two or three directives missed / 4 or 5 directives missed / 6 or 7 directives missed
-0 / -3 / -5 / -8 / -12
Grammar/Mechanics/
Usage / No mistakes / Only a few mistakes (less than 5) / Several mistakes (6-10) / Many (11-15) / Too Many (16+)

Total Points ______

Beowulf Essay Rubric Name ______

20 / 18 / 16 / 14 / 8
Introduction / Attention grabbing introduction that clearly introduces the literary work / Well written Intro that introduces the literary work / The introduction is satisfactory and mentions the literary work / There is an introduction that may or may not mention the title / No introduction evident or The introduction goes way beyond introducing the topic
QUOTES & Examples
3-5 examples of all 3 Heroic Traits
Covering all three parts of the epic / Exceeded minimum number of examples—examples were taken across the entirety of the piece. / Met minimum number of examples required. All three parts of epic are adequately covered. / Traits are all covered; however, the examples are thin or few or weak
OR All three areas of the epic are not covered. / All traits are covered; however, examples are missing.
OR
Most examples come from one part of the epic—unevenly covering the rest. / While the student has made an attempt --there are significant problems with the traits and supporting details.
Embedding of Quotes / Quotes are embedded into the paragraphs in an interesting way. / Quotes are embedded into the paragraphs in smoothly written sentence that flow. / Quotes are embedded into sentences; however, there is little sophistication or flow. / Quotes are embedded into sentences, but are not explained or they are not tied to the main idea. / Quotes are listed or missing.
Thesis / The thesis of the essay is clearly and cleverly proven and carried throughout the essay / The thesis of the essay is proven and carried throughout the essay / The thesis of the essay is lost along the way / The thesis of the essay is only mentioned in the intro / There is no thesis.
Conclusion / A clever conclusion that leaves the reader with a fresh perspective or idea. / A well written conclusion that is of interest / A summary conclusion / A concluding sentence is present / There is no conclusion
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Directions / All directions followed / One directive missed / Two or three directives missed / 4 or 5 directives missed / 6 or 7 directives missed
-0 / -3 / -5 / -8 / -12
Grammar/Mechanics/
Usage / No mistakes / Only a few mistakes (less than 5) / Several mistakes (6-10) / Many (11-15) / Too Many (16+)

Total Points ______