Compose a 750 to 1250 word essay in MLA format using one of the following questions: 1. Select two of the poems assigned for Module 8. Identify one dominant theme in each poem. Construct an argument

Compose a 750 to 1250 word essay in MLA format using one of the following questions:

Select two of the poems assigned for Module 8. Identify one dominant theme in each poem. Construct an argument about how the tone, speaker, and diction help in developing that theme.

The Poems that I chose to use are Robert Hayden, “Those Winter Sundays” and Adrienne Rich, “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers”

Successfully completing this assignment will involve constructing an overall thesis for your essay that addresses one of the prompts above and then using quotations and references to specific scenes from the works you select as evidence to support your argument. Reference the Writer's Workshops in Modules 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8 for helpful advice about constructing literary arguments as well as using MLA format for your essay, quotations, citations, and references.

HUMN 142 M9 Essay 3 Rubric

HUMN 142 M9 Essay 3 Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

Provides context; includes thesis and forecast if required.

10.0 pts

Clearly provides all necessary information and sets expectations.

8.0 pts

Minor lack or excess of information; minor lack of clarity.

6.0 pts

Confusing, vague or lacking.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody Structure

Paragraphs focus on one major idea; Transitions clearly show relationships among ideas.

10.0 pts

Paragraphs consistently meet expectations; transitions very clear.

8.0 pts

1-3 lapses in paragraphs; 1-3 problems with transitions.

6.0 pts

So many lapses in paragraphs or problems with transitions that comprehension is difficult.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

Decisively ends paper.

10.0 pts

Ends paper with powerful impact; creates a fully satisfying sense of completion.

8.0 pts

Ending works, but may be weak or does not create a good sense of completion.

6.0 pts

Weak, confusing or missing ending.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

Paper effectively responds to the topic; paper is sufficient length to adequately address the topic; both works are discussed thoroughly.

30.0 pts

Paper carefully and thoroughly responds to the topic, discusses both works intelligently and compares and contrasts them effectively.

24.0 pts

Paper adequately responds to the topic; length is adequate to address the topic; there is discussion of two works of literature.

18.0 pts

Paper does not respond effectively to the topic; length is insufficient to adequately address the topic; discussion of one work missing or incomplete.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style

Variety of sentence constructions, appropriate brevity, use of parallelism, poetic effects (such as metaphor, simile, alliteration). Appropriate; avoids jargon, slang, and overly emotionally charged words.

15.0 pts

Pleasing variety of sentence constructions; always effective and appropriate brevity, use of parallelism and/or poetic effects.

12.0 pts

Relatively few minor errors.

9.0 pts

Errors detract significantly from comprehension or create significant distractions.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar

Fragments, run-ons, tense, voice, person, disagreement, spelling, punctuation.

10.0 pts

Few to no errors (1% or less of assignment word total).

8.0 pts

Some errors (less than 5% of word total).

6.0 pts

Errors detract significantly from comprehension.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources

Integration and Citation: Quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing; in-text citations and references adhere to required style.

15.0 pts

Sources interspersed with writer’s own analysis or synthesis; quotes are less than 10% of paper; 1-5 minor errors in documentation.

12.0 pts

Sources interspersed with writer’s own work; quotes are less than 20% of paper; more than 5 minor errors in documentation.

9.0 pts

Sources strung together with little of the writer’s own work; quotes are 50% or more of paper; citations missing or with major errors; plagiarism.

15.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0