English 10 Embedded Assessment 4.

2 Final Exam

From the following prompt, write a fully developed analytical essay about the effect of character interaction in the play
Macbeth.
1) Choose a character whose words, actions, or ideas contrast with Macbeth’s character. Explain how these
conflicting motivations contribute to Macbeth’s development as a tragic hero or how the character
interactions advance the plot and develop themes of the play.

Planning and ● Which character will you choose to contrast with Macbeth?
Prewriting: Take time to
● Which of Macbeth’s character traits were highlighted by his interactions
make a plan for your with this character?
essay.
● How did this character help develop Macbeth as a tragic hero?
● How did Macbeth’s interactions with this character advance the plot or
develop a theme?
● How can you draft a thesis that explains the significance of this character’s
interactions with Macbeth?
● What textual support can you find for your thesis?
● How can you use an outline to plan the structure of your essay?

Drafting and Revising: ● How will you introduce your topic, organize your ideas, and provide a
Compose your thoughtful concluding statement?
analytical essay.
● How will you integrate textual evidence from the play with commentary
about how the evidence supports your thesis and topic sentences?

● How will you demonstrate your understanding of literary terms such as foil
and tragic hero?

● How can you use strategies such as peer response to improve your draft?

Editing and Publishing: ● How will you proofread and edit your essay for proper conventions of
Prepare a final draft for standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage?
publication. ● What tools are available for you to further polish and refine your work,
Reflection such as a style guide, dictionary, thesaurus, spell-check, or grammar check?
● How can the Scoring Guide help you evaluate how well you have met the
requirements of the assignment?

Student Name: _______________________ Period: _____ Grade: _____/30 + _____/70 = _____

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Process Score (30%) Score: _____/30

Scoring Exemplary Proficient Emerging Incomplete

Criteria A+ (30) B+ (26) C+ (23) D+ (20)
A (29-28) B (25) C (22) D (19)
A- (27) B- (24) C- (21) F (18-0)

Note Taking ● Student thoroughly ● Student sufficiently ● Student attempted to ● Student does not
Double Entry annotated the text using annotated the text using annotate the text using annotate the text.
Journal, both descriptive markers markers and relevant markers and/or marginal
Graphic and relevant, thoughtful marginal notes. notes.
Org., etc…
marginal notes.
(10%)

Outline ● Major points clearly and
(Custom or effectively sync with all
SB) ideas included in the
(10%)
claim.
● Each major point has a
wealth of
details/examples to
support the claim.
● Supporting
examples/details are
clear, sophisticated, and
insightfully chosen; reveal
in-depth understanding of
the topic.
● All major points relate
directly to the claim.
● Each major point has
enough examples/details
to support it.
● All examples/details are
directly related to the
major point they support;
reveal a solid
understanding of the
topic.
● Most major points relate
to the claim.
● Most major points have
enough examples/details
to support them.
● Most examples/details
are clearly related to the
major point they support;
demonstrate only a basic
understanding of the
topic.
● Outline does not include
enough major points to
prove the claim.
● The main points do not
match the claim.
● Outline does not include
supporting information for
major points.
● Writer seems to not
understand the topic.

SpringBoard ● Student has completed all ● Student has completed ● Student has completed ● Student has completed
Pre-writing required SB pre-writing most required SB pre- some required SB pre- few or no required SB
Activities activities. writing activities. writing activities. pre-writing activities.
(10%)

Content Score (70%) Score: _____/70

Scoring Exemplary Proficient Emerging Incomplete

Criteria A+ (70-68)
A (67-66)
A- (65-63)
Ideas The essay
(25%)
● thoroughly examines the
effect of character
interaction on plot or
theme
● accurately analyzes
characterization, including
another character’s role
(such as foil) in the
development of a tragic
hero
● smoothly integrates
relevant textual evidence,
including details,
quotations, and examples.
Structure The essay
(25%)
● uses an effective
organizational structure
with a logical progression
of ideas
● introduces the topic
engagingly, links
supporting ideas, and
provides a thoughtful
conclusion
● uses appropriate and
varied transitions.
Use of The essay
Language
(20%) ● uses precise language
and a variety of sentence
structures
● maintains an academic
voice and objective tone
● demonstrates command of
conventions with few
errors in grammar,usage,
capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling.
B+ (62-61)
B (60-59)
B- (58-56)
The essay
● examines the effect of
character interaction on
plot or theme
● adequately analyzes
characterization, including
another character’s role
(such as foil) in the
development of a tragic
hero
● includes sufficient textual
evidence, including
details, quotations, and
examples.
The essay
● uses an adequate
organizational structure
with a logical progression
of ideas
● introduces the topic, links
supporting ideas, and
provides a conclusion
● uses effective transitions.
The essay
● uses some precise
language and different
sentence structures
● generally maintains an
academic voice and
objective tone
● demonstrates adequate
command of conventions;
few errors in grammar,
capitalization, punctuation,
or spelling.
C+ (55-54)
C (53-52)
C- (51-49)
The essay
● confuses the effect of
character interaction on
plot or theme
● provides some analysis of
characterization and other
characters’ roles in the
development of a tragic
hero
● provides insufficient
textual evidence (e.g.,
details, quotations,
examples).
The essay
● uses an inconsistent
organizational structure
● does not introduce the
topic, link supporting
ideas, and/or provide a
conclusion
● uses weak, repetitive, or
insufficient transitions.
The essay
● uses vague language and
simple sentences
● does not establish or
maintain an academic
voice
● demonstrates partial
command of conventions;
errors in grammar, usage,
capitalization, punctuation,
and/or spelling interfere
with meaning.
D+ (48-47)
D (46)
F (45-0)
The essay
● does not examine the
effect of character
interaction on plot or
theme
● lacks analysis of
characterization and other
characters’ roles in the
development of a tragic
hero
● provides inaccurate or no
textual evidence (e.g.,
details, quotations,
examples).
The essay
● does not follow an obvious
organizational structure
● does not introduce the
topic, link supporting
ideas, and/or provide a
conclusion
● uses few, if any,
transitions.
The essay
● uses inappropriate
language and simple or
incomplete sentences
● does not use academic
voice
● demonstrates little
command of conventions;
serious errors in grammar,
usage, capitalization,
punctuation, and/or
spelling confuse meaning.