Research/Argument Paper Rubric

Rubric for your Argument/ Research Paper FINAL DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 19/20





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

The Crucible Projects worth 150 points

The Crucible Projects worth 150 points


Due: September 29 (Please remember the English Department’s nasty little late work policy.)

Choose one:

1. Memorize and act out three full columns of dialogue from the play. You may have no more than three students in your group. Each person should have about the same number of lines. Time should be spent practicing together, finding simple costumes and props, and planning for a smooth and artful performance. Each person needs to be loud enough and lively enough to be heard and understood by the class. The selection of the passage should show key elements of the play. Performance is due September 29.

2. Write a two page biographical research paper on Arthur Miller, using three credible sources. Use Times New Roman, 14 font, and print only on one side of the paper. You must use MLA for your in-text citations as well as a works cited page.

3. Write a sequel to the play. Follow up on one or several surviving characters from the play. Be sure that your story follows logically and plausibly. It needs to be in the form of a play. It should be typed and at least four pages in length, doubled spaced, no bigger than 14 font. You SHOULD sound like Arthur Miller. Your characters SHOULD sound like themselves.

4. If you are currently registered for an art class at Bountiful High, you may be eligible for this option. Plan on spending four hours on this art project. You and I will have to conference about it in great detail, prior to my approving it. Your design must be original. Mrs. Magee or Mrs. Sides will be helping me grade your work. See me today if you are interested in this option.

5. Write a three-page research paper about the real Salem Witch Trials, using three credible sources. Use Times New Roman font 14, and print only on one side of the paper. You must use MLA for your in-text citations and have a works cited page. You may do a compare/contrast with The Crucible and the real story, if you wish.

Summer Reading Assignment

Dear Future Junior Honors English Students:


As the school year is coming to a close, it is almost time to start thinking about summer. Picture yourself in the backyard hammock. The birds are singing. You are sipping a lemonade, and you are reading a great book. My hope for you is that you have already selected a few good books that are on your personal line-up, waiting on your night stand, ready to offer you a vicarious adventure.

By way of assignment, I would like to offer you the opportunity to read a really good book. It is not long, but it will keep your newly acquired analysis skills sharp. Please read The Chosen by Chaim Potok, and do the following activities:

1. Make a vocabulary list of at least twenty words from the book. Include definitions. Choose words that you think will provide a bit of a challenge to you and other classmates. Then create a brief vocabulary quiz, using all the words from your list.

2. For each chapter, select two lines that you think are particularly meaningful. They may speak to character development or offer other insight about the story. Briefly tell why you think each line is significant.

3. Type a one half page journal response to the book when you have finished it. You may include what you believe to be the theme of the book, your response to passages that were particularly powerful to you, and any possible personal connections you had with any of the characters or the events of the story. Please double space, and use 14 font, Times New Roman.

Please avoid any Sparknotes-type website. I would not want to rob you of your own experience with the text. This is very important. If you are unsure about plot, or you have questions about characters, you may discuss the matter with another student or family member, but do not go to the web.

I look forward to having a wonderful year next year. I’ve already heard good things about you—collectively, that is, and I am anxious to meet you. Make it a great summer!

　

　

Sincerely,

　

Mrs. Loveless

Junior Honor English Teacher

　

Term 4

Mrs. Loveless                                                              4^th Term                                                             Honors/IB English 11

	A March 28	B March 29 Calendar, Begin Inherit the Wind, Begin citation journal of significant quotes with responses	A  March 30	B March 31 Vocabulary, Inherit, 5-6 quotes and responses
Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break	Spring Break
A April 10	B April 11 Inherit, 5-6 quotes, responses, Root Words	A April 12	B April 13 Inherit, 5-6 quotes, responses,  Intro #1 stamped, Root Words	A April 14
B April 17 Inherit, 5-6 quotes, responses,      Intro #2 stamped, Root Words	A April 18	B April 19   Inherit, Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly,     Intro #3 stamped, Root Words, vocab test	A  April	B April 2120 Inherit the Wind Final/Book Card Due, Intro to Great Gatsby
A April 24	B April 25 Have read ch. 1 & 2 Gatsby, 3 quotes, 3 cards, 3 full side responses, stamped	A April 26	B April 27 Have read ch. 3-4 Gatsby, 3 quotes, 3 cards, 3 full side responses, stamped	A April 28
B  May 1 Have read ch. 5-6, 3 quotes, 3 cards, 3 full side responses, stamped	A May	B May 32  Have read ch. 7-8, 3 quotes, 3 cards, 3 full side responses, stamped	A May 4	B May 5 Have read chapter 9, 3 quotes, 3 cards, 3 full side responses, stamped
A May 8	B May 9 Gatsby vocab test, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” in class activity	A May 10	B May 11 The Great Gatsby Final, Book Card Due	A May 12
B May 15 Root Words Review for Test, Write-up of “Prufrock” experience due	A May 16	B May 17 Root Words Test A Short Story in class	A May 18	B May 19 Parade of American Authors, Bring a Poem to Share and explicate,
A May 22	B May 23 William Carlos Williams, Langston Hughes, A Short Story	A May 24	May 25 Gwendolyn Brooks, “Every Day Use” Alice Walker, Hemingway	A May 26
May 29  Memorial Day	B May 30Bring a 6 word short story	A May 31	B Jun 1 Poetry Explication Final	June 2  A/B day

Major Points for 4^th Term:                                               Reading quizzes:  around 300 points

Root Words Worksheet:  60 points                                Finals for Inherit, Gatsby, Poetry:  300 points

Root Words Final:  100 points                                         Citations and Responses for both:  300 points

Book Cards for both:  200 points                                    Prufrock explication:  50 points

Three intros:  50/50/100                                                 Six-word Short Story:  50 points

Vocabulary tests:  100 points                                          Bring a Poem:  50 points

 

 

Term 3 Calendar

January 16 MLK	1-17 Teacher Prep Day	1-18 A	1-19 B Term 3 Overview, Calendar, Presentations, Discuss ACT, Discuss most banned book in America, Study vocab		1-20 A
1-23  B ACT practice Vocab Quiz DH Begin Huck Finn Get new HF vocab	1-24 A	1-25 B HF quiz on 1-4 Motifs ACT prep	1-26 A		1-27 B Baseline ACT Practice Test  50 points Quiz on 5-8 Room 226, meet in 505 first
1-30 A	1-31 B Quiz on 9-12 Vocab #1 quiz	FEB 1 A	FEB 2 B Quiz on 13-16		FEB 3 A
FEB 6 B Quiz on 17-19 Proposal due today! Teach past participles	FEB 7 A	FEB 8 B Quiz on 20-23 Review Comma Rules	FEB 9 A		FEB 10 B 5th floor lab MOCK ACT TEST 50 pts Quiz on 24-26 Vocab #2,meet in 505 first
FEB 13 A	FEB 14 B Quiz on 27-30 Library: Thesis statement due at the end of the period:  50  Library points.  Meet in 505 first	FEB 15 A	FEB 16 B   Comma Rules Test 100 points Quiz on 31-33 past participles		FEB 17 A
FEB 20 Presidents Day	FEB 21 B Quiz on 34-37 Vocab #2 quiz	FEB 22 A	FEB 23 B comma quiz Quiz on 38-41 Read: the rest of Huck Finn Outline due MOCK ACT test 5th floor lab 42-end quiz,   Blending quotations in correctly, Verbs to use in analysis Sentence variety		FEB 24 A
FEB 27 B Huck Finn Paper Due: 200 points  Must be significantly different from presentation, if HF is used Vocabulary #2 Quiz	Feb 28 A /B day ACT !  The Real Thing!	March  1 A	March 2 B Huck Finn Final Test Discuss presentations/critiquing		March 3 A
March 6 B   Work Day Meet in Library	March 7 A	March 8 B	March 9 A		March 10 B Presentations/Critiquing (5)  Individual for IB, pairs for Honors
3-13 A	3-45 B Presentations/Critique (3)    Individual for IB, pairs for Hon	3-15 A	3-16 B  Presentations/Critiquing (5)    Individual for IB, pairs for Honors		3-17 A LAST DAY FOR ANY LATE WORK
3-20 B Presentations/Critiquing (5)  )  Individual for IB, pairs for Honors	3-21 A	3-22 B Presentations/Critiquing (5)  Individual for IB, pairs for Honors	3-23 A	March 24 B Presentations/Critiquing (4)

Literature Choices for IB presentations:  The Crucible, The John and Abigail Adams Letters, The Scarlet Letter.  Honors students may also choose The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the Doll’s House.

 Mrs. Loveless       Third Term Calendar         You are welcome.

Huck Finn Paper

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- Research/Literary Analysis Paper


DUE: February 27, 2017
200 points

Late papers will receive half the credit they would have otherwise received, and probably half the comments from me.

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

Name____________________________________________ Period_____ Date turned in______

1. Include name, date, teacher’s name, title, class, and period	5
2. Typed, double spaced, no spaces between paragraphs, Times New Roman font. I can’t accept a paper that is not typed.	5
3. Introduction has an attention-getting device that is appropriate for this type of scholarly paper.	10
4. Thesis statement is well-crafted, thoughtful, and gives the reader a road map of your paper. No laundry list thesis statements. Think "over-arching."	20
5. Paper is well-organized. Topic sentences are clear, mini-thesis statements for each paragraph. All sentence belong in their paragraphs. Transitions are used to guide the reader gently to the next idea. Paper should be around four pages long.	10
6. Sentence structure is sound and varied.	5
7. Paper contains few or no mechanical errors, such as punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage.	10
8. Strong conclusion ties all the information into a nice package. Your thesis is proven. (No new information in conclusion.)	10
9. Work Cited page is flawless. You are required to use four sources. including The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn itself. One must be a book source. One may be a blog. Refer to: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/	40
10. This paper has accurate parenthetical documentation throughout. Refer to: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/	40
11. Ideas are fresh, insightful, convincing, and strongly supported by compelling evidence. Your citations from other authors merely act as support to your own ideas. A good paper is not just a string of quotations.	10
12. Writing style should be a pleasure to read–-graceful, uncluttered, vivid. A good writer makes a paper easy for the reader to read. Quotations are woven into the text gracefully.	15
13. Writer shows he/she is aware of the audience. Scholarly language is appropriate for a paper such as this. A well developed counter-claim is offered, where appropriate.	15
14. Include this rubric, filled out with the scores you believe you will receive.	5
15. Extra credit option: Read your paper aloud to a parent
Total:	200

This paper must be significantly different from your oral presentation. If you are in doubt, clear it with me well in advance.