Complete the Graphic Organizer and write an Argumentative rough draft essay on “Is Hamlet Mad?” I chose this from the perspective of Gertrude? Consider only what Gertrude hears about or personally witnesses. I have answered the first question in the Graphic Organizer and attached my previous first step in this assignment. Criteria for the Essay: Criteria Grading Scale Introduction: Introduction includes a clear thesis statement and a hook that catches the reader’s attention Claim Reasons: Three strong supporting reasons with at least 3 direct quotations from the play to support your points. Reasons specifically address the prompt and perspective selected. Counterclaim and Refutation: Clearly stated a counterclaim and then provided convincing reason to agree with the author Conclusion: Brings paper to a clear conclusion, restating thesis clearly Cohesion: Clear transitions guide the reader through the essay MLA format: MLA format Works Cited page listing the play correct in-text citations following MLA format
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