Online+Assignments

**These are assignments that are done online that expound on what we learned in class:**
Given the Documents read and class, the in class debate, and the powerpoint presentation the students will be able to write an essay. They should be able to explain from the research they obtained through the debate lesson what they believe the main reason for the revolution was. There essay should have a clear thesis statement and should be no longer than one page. This essay is to be completed out side of class, and turned in at the end of the lesson plan week to the discussions section of this wiki. Here are some further sites to help with your essay. Rubric for essay below.

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__ very limited use of 1st and 2nd person & "to be" verbs __ || vivid/interesting; attempt to establish "voice" __limited use of 1st and 2nd person & "to be" verbs__ || appropriate but not specific or vivid; weak "voice" __weak attempt to limit use of 1st and 2nd person & "to be" verbs__ || simple/vague; appears to lack "voice" _ excessive use of 1st and 2nd person & "to be" verbs ||
 * **Standards** |||||||| **Criteria** ||
 * ** Areas of ** ** Assessment ** || ** A ** || ** B ** || **C** || ** D ** ||
 * ** Format ** || __includes typed final, prewrite or outline, marked draft, & Works Cited in prescribed format__ || includes typed final, prewrite or outline, marked draft, & Works Cited - some (minor) errors in prescribed format || __includes typed final, prewrite/ outline, draft, & Works Cited, but insufficient editing of draft; several errors in prescribed format__ || missing prewrite/outline, draft or Works Cited; insufficient editing of draft or outline; numerous errors in format ||
 * ** Understanding of literature/ texts ** || __writing shows unusual insight understanding__ || writing shows strong, clear understanding || __writing shows adequate understanding but may be too general or superficial__ || writing shows little or no understanding of text ||
 * ** Idea Development ** || __presents fresh thesis in an original manner while displaying unusual insight__ || presents an effective thesis and development using a consistent, careful manner incorporating examples || __presents a clearly defined thesis, but the development is too general or may not be marked by independent thought__ || poorly defined or inconsistent development of thesis that displays little insight ||
 * ** Text Support ** || __more than adequate/correct MLA format; smooth embedding__ || adequate/some errors in MLA format; generally smooth embedding || __inadequate/several errors in MLA format; some faulty embedding__ || inadequate/numerous errors in MLA format; ineffective embedding ||
 * ** Organizational Pattern ** || __strong, interesting; clear beg/middle/end; strong thesis that is marked on draft__ || organized; clear beg/middle/end; clear thesis that is marked on draft || __somewhat organized; attempt at beg/middle/end; thesis is weak or unclear - not marked on draft__ || no attempt at organization; lacks clear beg/middle/ end; thesis lacking or inappropriate - not marked on draft ||
 * ** Word Choice ** || _ fresh/vigorous; contributes to "voice"
 * ** Sentence Structure ** || __correct/varied__ || correct, but lacks variety || __sometimes incorrect & lacks variety__ || frequent errors & lacks variety ||
 * ** Transitional Devices ** || __smooth & effective; marked on draft__ || somewhat smooth & generally effective; most marked on draft || __many not smooth & some errors in usage; many not marked on draft__ || not used &/or frequent errors in usage; many not marked on draft ||
 * ** Language Mechanics ** || __very few (if any) errors; very well proofread__ || few errors; generally well proofread || __several errors; requires additional proofreading__ || numerous errors; appears not to have been proofread ||