Goal: Writing groups for your Poe/Laughton essays.Agenda:
Read
Refresh: What are writing groups?
Poe/Laughton Essay with your group
Getting Started:
- Refresh: What are writing groups?
- What kinds of discussion help writers most?
- Follow the procedures in the chart or on THIS PAGE with your group.
How does your essay compare to the rubric?
What do you still need to work on?
Reminders:
Final Draft of your Poe/Laughton Essay is due this Thursday.
Read: You should be on book #8 and it should be finished by next week, 3/19.
Rubric: Comparative Analysis
Criteria
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An excellent paper will meet these expectations
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Genre, focus, and
organization
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Introduction includes, novel/film’s title, author/director, an overview of
both texts. Thesis statement provides a clear claim and focus. Points
are addressed in a logical order. Strong conclusion.
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Evidence and
interpretation
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Develops interpretations that demonstrate a thoughtful,
comprehensive grasp of the text/film. Uses through textual
and cinematic examples to support the thesis in an academic
voice.
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Writing conventions
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Standard English spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are
used appropriately (especially when punctuating dialogue).
Transitional words connect evidence.
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