Ms. Harris
AP English
50 Points Possible
Short Essay Scoring Guide
Writing Prompt: With which character in One Hundred Years of Solitude do you connect with most strongly? Name and explain at least 3 things you like about the character. What do you think this character says about human nature, morality, family or life in general? Write a two-page (500-700 words) essay answering these questions.
Assignment Checklist:
- Fulfills Length Requirement
- Clearly States a Thesis (or position that is arguable)
- Includes 3 specific references from the text about the character
- Responds to the larger question of what this character is saying about human nature, morality, family or life
- Paper has an introduction and a conclusion
Rough Draft /5pts
Student must hand in a rough draft prior to the final revised paper
Content /5pts
Paper clearly addresses the writing prompt and adequately fulfills the assignment requirements
Introduction /5pts
Paper has a clear introduction that grabs the reader’s interest and provides a clear guide for the reader
Thesis Statement /10pts
Paper has a strongly worded thesis statement
Organization /5pts
Paper is clearly organized and each paragraph includes a topic sentence
Support /10pts
Paper has evidence from the text to support the main ideas
Grammar/Mechanics /5pts
Conclusion /5pts
Paper has a conclusion that sums up the main ideas in a fresh and interesting way
TOTAL /50pts
3 comments:
HI MS HARRIS!! I HAVE A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS... IS FERNANDA THE QUEEN THAT CAME? DOES SHE MARRY AURELIANO OR PETRA?? KIND OF CONFUSED....
Hi Ms. Harris,
I haven't received any feedbacks since i sent you my essay wed.
Just wondering if you had gotten
it in the first place.
Okay...I can't find that MLA style setup you had, so I'm going to try and remember it to the best of my ability. Is it mandatory?
~Ashley
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