Name: Date: Block: Hamlet: Argumentative Essay English 12 Academic In Hamlet, think about Hamlet s relationship with Ophelia. Does he love her? Does he stop loving her? Did he ever love her? What evidence can you find in the play to support your opinion? In a five paragraph essay, explain your opinion and support your response with reasons and specific examples. You must show some type of pre-writing/organization of your essay. CHECKLIST FOR WRITERS I planned my paper before writing. I revised my paper to be sure that the introduction to my paper captures the reader s attention; my central idea is supported with specific information and examples that will interest my reader; the content of my paper relates to my central idea; my writing is organized in a logical manner; my sentences are varied and read smoothly; my word choice develops my purpose and tone; and the conclusion brings my ideas together without restating. I edited my paper to be sure that correct grammar is used; words are capitalized when appropriate; sentences are constructed and punctuated correctly; and words are spelled correctly. I reviewed my paper to make sure that it accurately reflects my intentions.
Outline for a Five Paragraph Essay Essay Title: Introductory Paragraph 1. Broad Opener: 2. Sentence Two: 3. Sentence Three: 4. Sentence Four (May be the counter-argument): 5. Thesis Statement (Topic + Comment + Three Pieces of Support)[Must include counter-argument if not included in Sentence 4): First Supporting Paragraph 1. Restate First Piece of Support: 3. Commentary:
4. Supporting Details or Examples (give page numbers) OR Commentary: Second Supporting Paragraph 1. Restate Second Piece of Support: 3. Commentary: 4. Supporting Details or Examples (give page numbers) OR Commentary: Third Supporting Paragraph 1. Restate Third Piece of Support:
3. Commentary: 4. Supporting Details or Examples (give page numbers) OR Commentary: Conclusion Paragraph 1. Restate Thesis (do not repeat thesis!): 2. Restate First Point: 3. Restate Second Point: 4. Restate Third Point: 5. Real World Connection:
NAME: Hamlet Essay Grading Rubric 1. Thesis Statement (15 points) /15 a. Carefully directs the ideas of the paper (an argument) b. Accurately predicts the structure of the paper 2. Introductory Paragraph (10 points) /10 a. Engages the reader b. Contains the thesis 3. Body Paragraph 1 (10 points) /10 4. Body Paragraph 2 (10 points) /10 5. Body Paragraph 3 (10 points) /10 6. Conclusion (10 points) /10 a. Reaffirms main points, but is not too redundant b. Ties up the paper with a thought-provoking ending 7. Conventions (5 points) /5 a. Correct spelling b. Correct grammar c. Correct punctuation 8. Parenthetical Citations (10 points) /10 9. Following directions (5 points) /5 a. Name, teacher, period, date in top right corner b. Correct font and spacing used 10. Quote Page (5 points) /5 a. A page of quotes related to the essay topics that were gathered before writing the essay 11. Outline/Rough Draft /10 TOTAL (100 points) /100 NAME: Hamlet Essay Grading Rubric 1. Thesis Statement (15 points) /15 a. Carefully directs the ideas of the paper (an argument) b. Accurately predicts the structure of the paper 2. Introductory Paragraph (10 points) /10 a. Engages the reader b. Contains the thesis 3. Body Paragraph 1 (10 points) /10 4. Body Paragraph 2 (10 points) /10 5. Body Paragraph 3 (10 points) /10 6. Conclusion (10 points) /10 a. Reaffirms main points, but is not too redundant b. Ties up the paper with a thought-provoking ending 7. Conventions (5 points) /5 a. Correct spelling b. Correct grammar c. Correct punctuation 8. Parenthetical Citations (10 points) /10 9. Following directions (5 points) /5 a. Name, teacher, period, date in top right corner b. Correct font and spacing used 10. Quote Page (5 points) /5 a. A page of quotes related to the essay topics that were gathered before writing the essay 11. Outline/Rough Draft /10 TOTAL (100 points) /100