I have taught the lessons. It is now time for the students to apply what they have learned. But I am still trying to assess their progress along the way.
I want students to send me their introduction and outline. From these, I should be able to tell if they are on the right track.
Students can also send me drafts to review. I will do the best I can to give some feedback.
bradford.bosler@redclay.k12.de.us
I have explained to the students that no one should get lower than a 70% as long as the following requirements are met:
- Rough draft handed in
- Final draft handed in
- The paper has an introduction with a hook, thesis, and 1, 2, 3
- The body explains their claim
- The body addresses the counter claim
- The paper ends with a conclusion
- "The Bet" is mentioned by name
- The National Geographic documentary on solitary is mention by name
- The NPR packet is mentioned by name
- The paper contains minimal grammar errors
There is extra credit for using sources outside of the ones provided.
I will explain how to use www.easybib.com next week.
So the grades start at a C. Eighth grade students should be able to do what is listed above. Those who do a better job will get the higher scores as determined by the rubric I provided earlier.
I cannot be responsible for students who do not do what I have asked them to do. The lessons are taught and time has been provided.
