October 1st: Assignments and Homework

In-Class:

• Journal: Write your author bio that will appear one the back of your first best selling novel. 
• We went over the rubric for the paper which will be due on Wednesday, October 8th by midnight.  See rubric below in the homework section.
• We talked about body paragraphs and how to structure them.  I showed an example in class.  

Homework:

Work on argumentative essay.

Of Mice and Men Argumentative Essay

Rubric

Introductory Paragraph:

_______ Begins by introducing the topic (2 pts)

_______ Has a clear, arguable claim that can be supported by reasons and evidence (5 pts)

_______ Briefly addresses the counter argument (3 pts)

_______ Clearly introduces the three arguments that will be used to support the claim (5 pts)

Body Paragraph #1 (Argument 1):

________ Introduces the first argument clearly (3 pts)

________ Has at least three solid, well explained examples to support argument (9 pts)

________ Briefly addresses and argues against the counterargument (5 pts)

________ Connects the argument back to the claim in the introduction (3 pts)

Body Paragraph #2 (Argument 2):

________ Introduces the first argument clearly (3 pts)

________ Has at least three solid, well explained examples to support argument (9 pts)

________ Briefly addresses and argues against the counterargument (5 pts)

________ Connects the argument back to the claim in the introduction (3 pts)

Body Paragraph #3 (Argument 3):

________ Introduces the first argument clearly (3 pts)

________ Has at least three solid, well explained examples to support argument (9 pts)

________ Briefly addresses and argues against the counterargument (5 pts)

________ Connects the argument back to the claim in the introduction (3 pts)

Conclusion Paragraph:

_______ Summarizes the arguments in the paper (5 pts)

_______ Connects the findings back to the claim in the introduction (5 pts)

Overall:

_______ The text presents a formal tone that demonstrates standard English conventions of writing and elevated word choice (5 pts)

_______ The text is clear and concise, avoiding unnecessary words (5 pts)

_______ The paragraphs transition well from one another and the paper flows smoothly (5 pts).

Total Points: ________________