10.1.6.o Demonstrate an understanding of complex text by using textual evidence to support analysis, reflection, and research via multiple mediums (e.g., writing, artistic representation, video, other media).
10.2.2.b Provide evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Body Paragraph #1
Relevant quotes from novel used to support the claim
Text evidence is integrated into student writing through signal phrases and appropriate set up
Body Paragraph #2
Relevant quotes from novel used to support the claim
Text evidence is integrated into student writing through signal phrases and appropriate set up
Body Paragraph #3
Relevant quotes from novel used to support the claim
Text evidence is integrated into student writing through signal phrases and appropriate set up
10.2.1.j Publish a legible document using a variety of media, and apply various formatting techniques to enhance the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, design, images, style conventions, citations, and manuscript requirements).
MLA format (Header, spacing, page numbers, etc.)
Times New Roman, Size 12
3rd person perspective in the present tense
Formal, academic language and tone
Do not tell the audience what you are doing. For example, avoid “This quote supports my thesis because” or “I will show you…” or “The quote above…”, etc.
10.2.2.a Communicate information and ideas effectively in analytic, argumentative, descriptive, informative, narrative, poetic, persuasive, and reflective modes to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
Writing remains focused on the claim throughout the essay
Overreliance on plot summary is avoided
Organization of information enhances the analysis
Effective sentence structure is used throughout the essay
General Format for paragraphs: "Sexiexi" body paragraph (topic sentences/claims that encompass all of the information in its paragraph; 2 pieces of evidence with analysis, not plot summary).
Integrating (short, well-selected) text evidence: Evidence from literature; Integrating text evidence--signal phrase or contextualize.
Transitions: A transition or transitional word at the beginning of every other sentence within the body paragraphs.
Refrain from plot summary and other wordy wordiness. Every sentence should have a purpose and should relate to the topic presented in its paragraph and the thesis.
Thesis/Intro/Conclusion
Revisions: avoid "said," and other VBOs (vague, boring, overused words).
Proper in-text citations and a Works Cited on a separate page.