This document outlines the requirements for an essay analyzing a theme in The Tempest by William Shakespeare. It must be between 2,250-2,500 words using citations from The Tempest and at least 4 additional sources. The introduction should be about 200 words and introduce the problem through a technique like a question or quotation. The body should have about 300 words of context on Shakespeare, 900 words analyzing the problem, and 250 words presenting a counterargument and response. The conclusion should be about 200 words and use a technique like a call to action. The essay will be evaluated on its thesis, organization, argument, research/support, grammar/style, and peer evaluation criteria.

1. Write an essay of no less than 2,250 words and no more than
2,500 words (approximately 9-10 pages) using specific citations
from The Tempest by William Shakespeare and at least four (4)
additional sources to analyze a specific text-related problem
(theme) and to argue for a proposed resolution. Introduction
(approximately 200 words –
Including the name of the writer and title of the text, summarize
problem through one of the following techniques: ✓ Provocative
question, series of questions, or opinion ✓ Startling statistic or
surprising fact ✓ Relevant quotation or incident ✓ Striking
image ✓
Information (approximately 300 words – about 1+ pages;
information about the writer of the primary source (family,
information in the context of the theme of your essay Statement
of the Problem (approximately 900 words – about 3 ½ pages;
words –
Present one or two current efforts to address the problem and
adaptation of a current effort so that it’s more effective or
propose a new
Defend why this is a good resolution Counter-argument and
Response (approximately 250 words – about 1 page; include at
-argument that
either argues this is not a problem or that challenges the
counter-argument by explaining why you still hold your position
and discussing why the reader should see your position as the
strongest Conclusion (approximately 200 words – about ¾ of a

2. ✓
Call to action ✓ Question to provoke thought ✓ Final fact,
statistic, claim, or prediction ✓ Relevant quotation or incident
✓ Striking image ✓ Personal narrative English 2: Critical
Analysis And Intermediate Composition Ms. Blackwell Essay 4
3 2 1 Thesis / Focus Thesis and topic sentences answer the
prompt effectively by keeping the writer's point as the primary
focus throughout the paper and engaging the complexities of the
topic. Essay presents a central idea that answers the prompt and
maintains the writer's point through the paper in an adequate
way, though the thesis may be simple or formulaic. Essay
presents an assumed or implied central idea, though it may not
take the form of a standard thesis or topic sentences. Summary
may substitute for the thesis. Essay describes or summarizes
rather than presents a central idea. Ideas may be disconnected or
missing. Organization Paragraphs are well organized, with an
effective logical structure. Sentences within the paragraphs flow
effectively, supporting the thesis/topic sentences. Paragraphs
are organized, with adequate unity and coherence. Paragraphs
should include transitions, topic sentences, explanation and
support, and a conclusion. Paragraphs have a point, but the
logical structure connecting them is unclear. Organization is not
apparent in the paper. Internal paragraph structure and global
structure are difficult to follow. Argument Essay demonstrates
effective analysis, with insights drawn from multiple
perspectives. Essay supports the thesis with adequate evidence
and analysis. Essay may attempt to develop insight. Essay
presents a confused or implied discussion of the subject.
Summary may be used as a substitute for argument. Writing
may discuss the topic generally rather than sustain an argument.
Development and analysis do not meet the requirements of the
assignment. Essay lacks an understandable sense of
paragraphing. Research / Support Essay demonstrates effective
support using multiple examples drawn from credible sources.
Citation is mostly correct throughout the essay according to
current MLA guidelines. Essay supports its claims with

3. adequate research and/or examples. Outside sources are
formatted and cited, though errors may be present. Essay
supports thesis with unreliable sources or inappropriate
evidence. Sources integrated poorly or not at all. MLA citation
and formatting are missing or not attempted. Essay fails to
include sources and/or does not integrate sources. Essay may
include plagiarism. Grammar / Style Essay uses clear sentences
with some variety. Writing may include some minor errors, but
overall it is fluent. Sentence-level grammar, usage, and
mechanics are comprehensible. Writing may reveal several
errors that have little effect on readability. Essay contains
sentences with numerous significant errors in punctuation,
syntax, spelling, and/or diction that impede meaning. Essay
contains sentences with frequent and significant errors that
block understanding. Peer Evaluation 4 3 2 1 Contribution Team
member provided many useful ideas. Team member provided
some useful ideas. Team member provided a few useful ideas.
Team member did not provide any useful ideas. Quality of Work
Team member provided work of the highest quality. Team
member provided high quality work. Team member provided
work that occasionally needed to be checked/redone by others to
ensure quality. Team member provided work that usually needed
to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality. Collaboration
Team member almost always listened to, shared with, and
supported the efforts of others and tried to keep people working
well together. Team member usually listened to, shared with,
and supported the efforts of others. Team member often listened
to, shared with, and supported the efforts of others but
sometimes was not a good team player. Team member rarely
listened to, shared with, and supported the efforts of others and
often was not a good team player.