Monday, December 15, 2014

Value of Work Essay is Due Friday

The body paragraphs should be color-coded as such:

Paragraph 2: From piece 1, I learned that work is… (1 sentence)
·      Summarize the piece (2-3) and the message (1-2)
·      Explain how the author conveyed the message (2-3)
·      and what you learned from him/her (3+ with examples from text)

Total of 10 or so sentences
(Unless you are doing Option C)

Value of Work Essay Scoring

A:
Three body paragraphs explained very well with precise examples
Has student written hook and thesis which grabs and directs
Very few if any distracting grammar errors

B:
Three body paragraphs
All colored sections are discussed and mostly correct
Student has written a hook and thesis which attempts to grab and direct
A few distracting grammar errors, but not too bad.

C:
Three body paragraphs
All sections were attempted
Uses my hook and thesis
Although grammar is not my main focus, try not to have too many errors.

D:
1-2 body paragraphs
Most sections were attempted
Weak discussion of the required sections
Uses my hook and thesis
Although grammar is not my main focus, try not to have too many errors.

59%:
Student hands in something.