One of the three prompts must be chosen. then One of the readings under the prompt chosen must be written about. please see all attachments and read all directions. you must use the 2nd file for this
ENG125.W1A1.01.2016
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Total Possible Score: 10.00
Articulate Interest in the Choice of Topic From the Approved List of Prompts
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively articulates interest in the choice of topic from the approved list of prompts. Provides specific details about how the topic interests the student.
Proficient - Mostly articulates interest in the choice of topic from the approved list of prompts. Provides details about how the topic interests the student. Minor details are slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Articulates interest in the choice of topic from the approved list of prompts. Provides minimal details about how the topic interests the student. Relevant details are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Vaguely articulates interest in a topic that appears to come from the approved list of prompts; however, significant details are underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - Articulation of the interest in the choice of topic from the approved list of prompts is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Identify a Text and Explain the Connection Between the Literary Work and Chosen Topic
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Identifies a specific literary work as directed from the approved list of prompts, and comprehensively explains the connection between the literary work and chosen topic.
Proficient - Identifies a specific literary work as directed from the approved list of prompts, and explains the connection between the literary work and the chosen topic. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Identifies a specific literary work as directed from the approved list of prompts, and briefly explains the connection between the literary work and the chosen topic. The explanation is underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Identifies a specific literary work that does not come from the approved list of prompts, and attempts to explain the connection between the literary work and the chosen topic; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The identification of a specific literary work and explanation of the connection between the literary work and chosen topic are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Develop a Working Thesis
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Clearly develops a working thesis that articulates an argument about the literary text(s).
Proficient - Develops a working thesis that attempts to articulate an argument about the literary text(s). The thesis is slightly unclear.
Basic - Develops a working thesis that is too broad and/or does not clearly articulate an argument about the literary text(s). The thesis is unclear.
Below Expectations - Develops a weak and/or undefined working thesis that does not articulate an argument about the literary text(s). The thesis is significantly unclear.
Non-Performance - The working thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Identify Three Key Ideas in Support of Your Thesis
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Identifies three key ideas in support of the thesis. Supporting points reflect a critical reading of the primary text(s).
Proficient - Identifies three key ideas in support of the thesis. Some supporting points may summarize the plot rather than reflect a critical reading of the primary text(s). The key ideas are slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Attempts to identify three key ideas in support of the thesis; however, the supporting points summarize the plot rather than reflect a critical reading of the primary text(s). The key ideas are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Identifies fewer than three key ideas in support of the thesis; however, the supporting points summarize the plot rather than reflect a critical reading of the primary text(s). The key ideas are significantly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The identification of three key ideas is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Project Plans and Concerns
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively describes questions, concerns, and plans for the project as requested in the template. The response reflects forethought and anticipates possible challenges.
Proficient - Describes questions, concerns, and plans for the project as requested in the template. Minor details are missing or slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Briefly describes questions, concerns, and plans for the project as requested in the template. Relevant details are missing and/or underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to describe questions, concerns, and plans for the project as requested in the template; however, significant details are missing or greatly underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The project plans and concerns are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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