5 essays African American
INTRO T O AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Rubric for Paper 2 A Work B Work C Work Choose a story from The 100 th Monkey and a topic relevant to class and take a position on it ( ex: When born, Epistemic Violence, Ma’at, Agency & #BlackLivesMatter ) Topic was discussed in class , in readings, etc… or was not , but ads new perspective to things discussed and/or read Topic in a direct way speaks to the history, current reality, or future state of Black people Student clearly takes a position on the topic —viewing it as a positive or negative; agreeing with its principles or disagreeing Topic was discussed in class , in readings, etc. Topic in some general way speaks to the history, current reality, or future state of Black people Student takes a semi -clear position on the topic — Topic was discussed in class , in readings, etc. Topic barely, if at all, speaks to the history, current reality, or future state of Black people Student takes a weak or unclear position on the topic Provide a detailed understanding of the story chosen to write about (ex : Char acters, plot, themes, protagonists, antagonists ) Student provides 4 -plus specific pieces of information about the story , showing a clear and d eep understanding Student provides 2 -3 specific pieces of information about the story , showing a good understanding of the subject Student provides 1 specific piece of information about the story , showing a fair understanding of the subject Provide a detailed understanding of the subject matter that you are writing about (ex : Ma’at is made up of seven principles, which include… ) Student provides 4 -plus specific pieces of information about the topic , showing a clear and deep understanding of the subject Student provides 2 -3 specific pieces of information about the topic , showing a good understanding of the subject Student provides 1 specific piece of information about the topic , showing a fair understanding of the subject Discuss current (modern -day) implications of your topic ( ex: Story , In - Lining; Topic, Prison Ind ustrial Complex … Student is able to link subject matter and story with a current topic, issue, or movement in a clear way, and provides at least 3 personal Student is able to link subject matter and story with a current topic, issue, or movement in a general way, and provides 1 -2 personal commentaries Student links subject matter and story with a current topic, issue, or movement in a sometimes clear way, but provides no personal commentaries releva nce seen today in attack on voting rights ) commentaries explaining their position. explaining their position. explaining their position. Student writes in a way that reveals their voice and personality . (ex 1: I saw my friend ’s uncle lose interest in politics and civic engagement because after serving time, he has lost the right to vote ) (ex 2 : As a voting rights activist this subject hits close to home beca use I work with people who want desperately to vote, but who have lost their rights to votes) Student uses creative ways to pre sent their information AND Student takes a chance and provides examples of personal connections to the subject matter 5 or less grammatical and/or factual errors 5-7 pages Student uses creative ways to present their information OR Student takes a chanc e and provides examples of personal connections to the subject matter 6-10 grammatical and/or factual errors 5-7 pages Student writes in a formulaic and predictable way to present their information Student provides no examples of personal connections to the subject matter 10 or more grammatical and/or factual errors Less than five pages