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ENG 2750
Rubric for Henry IV, Part 1 Essay
Required Elements: Not part of Grade – Penalties assessed
___Turned in on Time: No=see late work in Syllabus
___Meets Minimum Page Length Requirement (1300 words): -10%
Use of the Text of the Play: [15%] Each Item is worth 5.
___Text is cited minimum of Five Times & Citations are identified by Act/Scene/Line Numbers
___The Text is used substantively, and quotes are contextualized properly
___The writer engages with the text through analysis and interpretation
Addressing the Essay Question: [60%] Each Item is worth 15.
___Works extensively with King Henry IV (his father) regarding his influence and philosophy on the developing Prince Hal
___ Works extensively with Falstaff regarding his influence and philosophy on the developing Prince Hal
___ Works extensively with Hotspur (Harry Percy) regarding his influence and philosophy on the developing Prince Hal
___ Presents a clear argument about whether or not Hal surpasses all of them and whether or not he will be a better ruler than his father
Overall Effect of the Essay: [25%] Each Item is worth 5.
___Writer’s assertions are grounded in evidence from the text, not speculation
___ Develops an interpretation of the play that touches on larger issues without engaging in simple Plot Summary
___The essay presents clear evidence that the play was read and understood thoroughly
___Ideas and interpretations are developed well, not left unfinished
___Shows development of thought, insight, or originality
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