Friday, September 11, 2015

Argument Paper Rubric

Rubric for your Argument/ Research Paper FINAL DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2015



Rough Draft due: SEPTEMBER 15, end of period

Familiarize yourself with this rubric, as your grade will be derived from it.

Name _________________________________________ Period _____ Date turned in_____________________


1. Paper is typed, 14 font, Times New Roman, doubled spaced, complete with students’s name, date, teacher’s name, class, period. There should be no extra spaces between paragraphs. ( I will not accept a paper that is not typed.) THREE PAGES LONG
10
   
2. Introduction has an effective and appropriate attention-getting device and a carefully prepared thesis statement or claim, placed in the position of power, at the end of the first paragraph.
40
   
3. Paper has a logical organization. All sentences belong in their paragraphs.
20
   
4. Sentence structure is sound and varied.
20
   
5. Transitions connect the paragraphs. The reader is led gently into the next idea without whiplash.
20
   
6. Paper contains few or no mechanical errors, such as punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage.
20
   
7. Any quotations used are woven seamlessly into the paper, not awkwardly plunked in, as if they’ve fallen from the sky .
20
   
8. Your paper concludes with a thoughtful, enduring understanding that was a logical outgrowth of your research. Your conclusion should reflect your initial claim, but it should not be a carbon copy. Don’t announce that your are concluding. Simply conclude.
20
   
9. You have established a rational, objective tone and displayed logical reasoning. Your paper should address possible counterclaims in a fair manner.
20
   
10. Your Work Cited page is absolutely perfect in MLA style. Refer to http://owl.english.purdue.edu to verify. This page must be precise. I will be very picky on this. Be sure to use a variety of credible sources, both print and electronic databases. (At least three different sources)
60
   
11. You have accurate parenthetical documentation throughout the entire paper. You have followed the guidelines given to you on http://owl.english.purdue.edu. You have given credit where credit is due. You have not plagiarized another’s work. You have cited your sources accurately.
***** I WILL NOT ACCEPT A PAPER WITHOUT IN-TEXT CITATIONS******
70
   
12. You have included copies of ALL your sources, the actual articles, as well as the publishing information. *****I will not accept a paper without this.*********Please highlight the appropriate sections. Be sure you use MLA style.
40
   
13. You have included an outline. This can be informal, even hand-written.
10
   
14. You have attached this form with your own calculations of what grade you think you deserve, filled out in its entirety.
10
   
15. You have read your paper aloud to a family member.
20
   
Total
400
   

Crucible Vocab #1


ALPHABET VOCABULARY FOR THE CRUCIBLE
 
___Abomination
___Befuddled
___Conjure
___Defamation
____ Envy
___Faction
___Guile
___Hypocrisy
___Ipso Facto
___Jangling
___Kettle
___Lechery
___Mute
___Naught
___Obstruct
___Probity
___Qualm
___Rile
___Summon
___Transfix
___Utmost
___Vindictive
___Weighty
_____Excellency
_____aye
_____wizard
 
 
 
1. THE SIMULATION OF VIRTUE
2. CUNNING CRAFTINESS
3. A FEELING OF DISCONTENT CAUSED BY WANTING SOMETHING BELONGING TO SOMEONE ELSE
4. TO PERFORM TRICKS THAT APPEAR MAGICAL
5. BY THE VERY FACT
6. ATTACKING THE GOOD REPUTATION OF SOMEONE
7. CONFUSED, STUPEFIED
8. SOMETHING LOATHED
9. HARSH, METALLIC SOUND
10. UNRESTRAINED PASSION
11. NOTHING
12. TO PREVENT OR HINDER
13. HONESTY, INTEGRITY
14. TO ANNOY, IRRITATE
15. A MALE WITCH, OR SOMEONE WITH EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY
16. SHOWING A DESIRE FOR REVENGE
17. TO ORDER TO APPEAR
18. IMPORTANT, INFLUENTIAL
19. SILENT
20. MISGIVING, PANG OF CONSCIENCE
21. METAL CONTAINER WITH A SPOUT AND HANDLE
22. TO MAKE A PERSON MOTIONLESS, ASTONISHED
23. A TITLE BESTOWED ON A HIGH OFFICIAL
24. FARTHEST, GREATEST EXTREME
25. YES
26. A SMALL GROUP WITHIN A LARGER GROUP
 
 
 






1. Probity
A. Dishonesty B. Closeness C. Integrity D. Baldness
 
2. Rile
A. Cunning B. Order C. Trick D. Annoy
 
3. Naught
A. Zero B. Tied rope C. Bad, wicked D. Confused
 
4. Qualm
A. Pang B. Peaceful C. Wicked D. Tranquil
 
5. Transfix
A. Silent B. Honest C. Prevent D. Astonish
 
 
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate vocabulary word, or form of that word.
1. The small _____________ disagreed with the main group.
2. The copper _____________ was used to heat the water.
3. The clarinet was ________________ , for he had not taken off the mouthpiece cover.
4. All those orange barrels and flagmen really ______________ the traffic on I-15.
5. The wizard attempted to ______________ up a unicorn with his secret potion.
6. The witness was __________________ to court to testify.
7. I will do my ________________ to be the very best county commissioner.
8. This is a very serious and ________________ matter.
9. Your __________________, I cannot approach the bench at this time.
10. He is the most ___________________, vengeful, hateful person I know.
11. The kind and thoughtful man has no ______________.
12. I was so ________________ by the whole event that I couldn’t think straight.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Rubric for Argument Paper

Rubric for your Argument/ Research Paper FINAL DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2015



Rough Draft due: SEPTEMBER 15, end of period

Familiarize yourself with this rubric, as your grade will be derived from it.

Name _________________________________________ Period _____ Date turned in_____________________
1. Paper is typed, 14 font, Times New Roman, doubled spaced, complete with students’s name, date, teacher’s name, class, period. There should be no extra spaces between paragraphs. ( I will not accept a paper that is not typed.) THREE PAGES LONG 10

2. Introduction has an effective and appropriate attention-getting device and a carefully prepared thesis statement or claim, placed in the position of power, at the end of the first paragraph. 40

3. Paper has a logical organization. All sentences belong in their paragraphs. 20

4. Sentence structure is sound and varied. 20

5. Transitions connect the paragraphs. The reader is led gently into the next idea without whiplash. 20

6. Paper contains few or no mechanical errors, such as punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage. 20

7. Any quotations used are woven seamlessly into the paper, not awkwardly plunked in, as if they’ve fallen from the sky . 20

8. Your paper concludes with a thoughtful, enduring understanding that was a logical outgrowth of your research. Your conclusion should reflect your initial claim, but it should not be a carbon copy. Don’t announce that your are concluding. Simply conclude. 20

9. You have established a rational, objective tone and displayed logical reasoning. Your paper should address possible counterclaims in a fair manner. 20

10. Your Work Cited page is absolutely perfect in MLA style. Refer to http://owl.english.purdue.edu to verify. This page must be precise. I will be very picky on this. Be sure to use a variety of credible sources, both print and electronic databases. (At least three different sources) 60

11. You have accurate parenthetical documentation throughout the entire paper. You have followed the guidelines given to you on http://owl.english.purdue.edu. You have given credit where credit is due. You have not plagiarized another’s work. You have cited your sources accurately.


***** I WILL NOT ACCEPT A PAPER WITHOUT IN-TEXT CITATIONS****** 70
12. You have included copies of ALL your sources, the actual articles, as well as the publishing information. *****I will not accept a paper without this.*********Please highlight the appropriate sections. Be sure you use MLA style. 40

13. You have included an outline. This can be informal, even hand-written. 10

14. You have attached this form with your own calculations of what grade you think you deserve, filled out in its entirety. 10

15. You have read your paper aloud to a family member. 20


Total 400

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

les problems dans l'economic

il y a avé beaucoup du problèmes dans l'économie. une problème est le seuil de pauvreté en l'Afrique et en les outre pays dans le mondiaux. en l'Afrique il y a avé beaucoup du personnes qu'elle n'es pas le nourriture et quelle n'es pas une maison. ils sont sans abri. il est très très très triste est tragique. ils n'es pas du l'éducation et il est très triste parce que ils n'es pas  peut allé à l'école. nous voulons allé à l'école parce que se très très très important. l'école se importante pour notre vie et pour notre future. et ils sont les personnes très magnific parce que ils sont très très très humble. mais de mal et très très triste qu'elle ils ne pas du maison (ils sont sans abri) et la nourriture et l'éducation.