Renaissance Art Essay Rubric
Superior
Group Work (10 points )
Student was focused throughout (5)
Student contributed to the discussion
of the Renaissance Art works in
substantive ways (5)
Essay Form (20 points)
Essay has an acceptable thesis (5)
Essay addresses all parts of the
question (5)
Essay is well organized, follows a
perceivable plan (10)
Content (20 points)
Student demonstrates that he/she
understands various aspects of
Renaissance painting and is able to
connect what he/she sees in the
paintings assigned (10)
Student demonstrates an
understanding of various aspects of
Renaissance culture and is able to tie
these to paintings he/she worked with
(10)
Grammar (10 points)
Proper punctuation, spelling subject
verb relationship and verb tense
apparent throughout. Spelling must
be flawless
Adequate
Needs Work