Choose one of the following general topics and decide what specific argument within that topic you would like to present. You must demonstrate how this argument is developed in the play using literary device. For example, archetypes, extended metaphors, elements of tragedy.
Hamlets perceptions of human nature and others.
Motives. Deal with who does what, but more importantly why they do it. Determine the general nature of characters motives in the play.
Analyze the business of Advice who gives it to whom? Why? Purpose? So what?
Have a look at Love/Hate as dichotomous, but co-existing emotions.
Consider the images of Nature and the unnatural. What do they mean? What are their purposes?
Choose three different reasons to explain WHY or HOW your topic is developed in the play. These will serve as the three supporting arguments of your thesis.
Ask yourself how does your topic contribute to character development, plot development, to the audiences experience and/or understanding of the play, and/or the classification of this play as a tragedy?
Find 2 examples (Proofs) direct quotes or paraphrased in the text to use as evidence for each of your three arguments. You will only use Hamlet for this assignment there will not be outside sources. You do not need to include a Works Cited page, but you must have properly formatted in-text citations for direct and paraphrased quotes. Here is a link as a refresher for properly citing Shakespeare in-text:
Citing Shakespeare
Make connections in your explanations between the text and your topic to help support and prove your thesis
Sum up your findings and reflections in conclusion
Directions: The following will be submitted
Submission #1: Outline (Outline template is found in a separate file)
Submission #2: Good Copy (Assessed with a rubric) **Although I am not collecting multiple drafts, it is imperative that you write, revise, and edit. Reach out to your peers to help you get an extra set of eyes on your paper.
Check List:
Is your essay between 1000-1200 words?
Is it typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman?
Do you have a strong academic thesis statement, explanations and a clear connection to the text?
Are your quotes or paraphrased information cited properly according to MLA guidelines?
Is there strong literary merit in your argument?
rubic:
Major #1- Rubric
Major Writing Rubric
Criteria
R (0-49%)
Level 1 (50-59%)
Level 2 (60-69%)
Level 3 (70-79%)
Level 4 (80-100%)
Knowledge/
Understanding
Knowledge of the characters/ text/ themes/ideas
o lack of textual knowledge
o shows limited knowledge of the texts
o shows some knowledge of the texts
o shows considerable knowledge of the texts
o shows thorough and insightful knowledge of the texts
/10
Thinking
analysis/ ability to use relevant textual evidence
o lacks ability to use relevant textual evidence
o limited ability to use relevant textual evidence
o some ability to use relevant textual evidence
o considerable ability to use relevant textual evidence
o excellent ability to use relevant textual evidence
/10
Communication
use of essay structure
Introduction
Thesis
Body paragraphs
Transitions
Conclusion
o lacks command of essay structure
o shows limited command of the essay structure, including thesis; organization; conclusion
o shows some command of the essay structure, including thesis; organization; conclusion
o shows considerable command of the essay structure, including clear, thesis; effective organization; logical conclusion
o shows extensive command of the essay structure, including clear thesis and highly effective organization; strong conclusion
Expression of ideas
Language conventions
/10
o lacks clear expression of ideas
o lack of accuracy in usage, spelling, and punctuation
o limited evidence of clear expresssion of ideas
o applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with limited accuracy and effectiveness sentences
o Some evidence of clear expresssion of ideas
o applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with some accuracy and effectiveness
o Considerable evidence of clear expresssion of ideas
o applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with considerable accuracy and effectiveness
o thorough evidence of clear and logical expresssion of ideas
o applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness
Application
Writing process
o lack of use of writing process
o limited use of the writing process
o Some use of the steps of the writing process
o considerable use of the steps of the writing process
o extensive use of the writing process
MLA format
/10
o lack of MLA format
o Essay is written in MLA format with many errors (good title, format, citations)
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