English Lesson 30

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As a final project, compose an essay of not less than five (5) paragraphs on a topic of your choice. You may choose to write an expository, narrative, or persuasive essay. You must demonstrate understanding of the concepts of this course.

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT THIS ESSAY FOR REVISION; YOUR SUBMISSION IS YOUR FINAL DRAFT.

Your essay must include the following components:

1. Five paragraphs

2. Correct use of capitalization and punctuation

3. Correct use of mechanics and usage

4. A minimum of one simple, one compound, and one complex sentence in each paragraph.

Pay attention to the Grading Rubric located at the bottom of the page..

1. PARAGRAPH 1

2. PARAGRAPH 2

3. PARAGRAPH 3

4. PARAGRAPH 4

5. PARAGRAPH 5

You may add additional paragraphs as needed.

GRADING RUBRIC

4 POINTS

3 POINTS

2 POINTS

1 POINT

0 POINTS

5 PARAGRAPHS

4 PARAGRAPHS

3 PARAGRAPHS

2 PARAGRAPHS

LESS THAN 2 PARAGRAPHS

NO ERRORS

NO MORE THAN 1 ERROR

NO MORE THAN 2 ERRORS

NO MORE THAN 3 ERRORS

MORE THAN 3 ERRORS

CONTAINS 5 COMPLEX SENTENCES

CONTAINS 4 COMPLEX SENTENCES

CONTAINS 3 COMPLEX SENTENCES

CONTAINS 2 COMPLEX SENTENCES

LESS THAN 2 COMPLEX SENTENCES

CONTAINS USE OF ACTIVE VOICE IN EACH PARAGRAPH

CONTAINS USE OF ACTIVE VOICE IN 4 PARAGRAPHS

CONTAINS USE OF ACTIVE VOICE IN 3 PARAGRAPHS

CONTAINS USE OF ACTIVE VOICE IN 2 PARAGRAPHS

CONTAINS LESS THAN 2 USES OF ACTIVE VOICE

GRADING SCALE:

16-20 POINTS = A

11-15 POINTS = B

5-10 POINTS = C

1-4 POINTS = D

BELOW 1 POINT = F