Rubric+and+Expectations+for+TCOW+final+Essay

The Color of Water hw Assignment and Expectations:

Using specific examples from the memoir and from the world around you, explain how and why this book is or is not culturally significant.
**﻿﻿** Due: By October 26, 2011 (Papers handed in after this date will NOT be eligible for revision. Points may be taken off.) Revision date: ___ (Revised papers will NOT be accepted after this date. Original essay AND THIS rubric MUST be submitted with revision) ** MHS Reading ** ** MHS Writing **
 * ===Any connection that you've taken from another source MUST be cited (parenthetical citations)===
 * ===Your essay should be written in the present tense.===
 * ===Do NOT use the pronouns you/your/yours at any time.===
 * ===Avoid adverbs. Choose strong verbs instead.===
 * ===Grammar and spelling WILL BE assessed. That means they count.===
 * **Understanding: Earned points of _ possible points** ||
 * * Reads with literal understanding of text and summarizes text with appropriate level of detail ||
 * **Interpretation / Analysis: Earned points of _ possible points** ||
 * * Infers meaning from reading
 * Analyzes the text for author’s intent
 * Uses the text to answer inferential questions
 * Supports inferences and/ or analyses with evidence from the text ||
 * **Content: Earned points of _ possible points** ||
 * * Writes with purpose and focus
 * Thesis is clear
 * Responds appropriately to a topic
 * Writes with clarity using concise language
 * Uses textual support
 * Provides quotes from the text and/or outside sources to support thesis ||
 * **Organization: Earned points of _ possible points** ||
 * * Organizes information clearly and logically
 * Fluency and clarity of writing strengthen the structure of the written text ||
 * **Style / Mechanics: Earned points of _ possible points** ||
 * * Uses a variety of sentence structures
 * Makes effective transitions between ideas
 * Uses language well (word choices enhance meaning)
 * Write in a style that engages the target audience and is appropriate.
 * Uses correct grammar / mechanics
 * Writes final draft free from spelling errors
 * Provides evidence of revision (proofreading and editing)
 * Identifies and corrects errors ||
 * Uses language well (word choices enhance meaning)
 * Write in a style that engages the target audience and is appropriate.
 * Uses correct grammar / mechanics
 * Writes final draft free from spelling errors
 * Provides evidence of revision (proofreading and editing)
 * Identifies and corrects errors ||