Composition 1b: 10/4/12

Assignment due: 10/11/12

Complete outline for basic literature essay over “A Rose for Emily”

Composition 1b: 9/20/12

Assignment due: 9/27/12

Complete final draft of basic explanatory essay

Composition 1b: 9/13/12

Assignment due: 9/20/12

Read handout short story– “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner– remember, it is suppose to be a mystery, so don’t worry if you can’t understand everything.

Composition 1b: 9/6/12

Assignment due: 9/13/12

Complete rough draft of basic explanatory essay.  Remember paralellism in your thesis statement and include transitions between paragraphs.  Your paper should be in correct MLA format.

Composition 1b: 8/30/12

Assignment due 9/6/11

Complete outline for basic explanatory essay

Composition 1b: 4/17/12

Assignment due: 4/24/12

Complete 3 notesheet for MP1.  Please include textual citations.  Make sure you utilize summary, paraphrasing and quotes.

Composition 1b: 4/9/12

Assignment due: 4/16/12

Complete summary for article using instructions.

Complete basic outline for honors research essay– 3 main points with 3 sub-points for each main point.

Composition 1b: 3/6/12

Assignment due: 3/13/12

Find an article related to the topic you are considered for your research paper.  Bring both the article and a summary into class.

Composition 1b: 2/28/12

Assignment due: 3/6/12

Finish rough draft of Advanced Literature Essay

Composition 1b: 2/21/22

Due 2/28/12

Complete introduction and first MP paragraph of Advanced Literature Essay.

 

Advanced Literature Rubric

Introduction

 ________ 5      Provides an interesting “hook” as well as any essential background info (title and author)

  _________10   Strong thesis statement, including 3 main points (remember parallelism)

  Body

 _______10   strong GS or topic sentences

 _______10  At least 3 supporting details per paragraph

  ________10  Content– the supporting details are specific and connected to thesis

  Conclusion

 _______ 5     Restated thesis and  3 MP’s

 _______ 5      Developed Conclusion

  Grammar and Format

 _______ 5 Correct Punctuation

 _______5  Correct MLA Format

 _______ 5  No contractions or misspelled words

 _______10 Correct grammatical usage with no run-ons, incomplete sentences etc.

 ______ 20 Demonstrated through written word and style a thorough understanding of subject matter

______ 100 Total