Writing Assignment: Of Mice and Men Assignment: Read the short story Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.
Writing Assignment: Of Mice and Men
Assignment: Read the short story Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. In 500 words and at least five paragraphs (should consist of an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion), explain at least one symbol that was used in the short story Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Why and how was the symbol used, and what was its effect on which character or characters in the story?
You must use quotations and examples from the story to explain your argument. Your thesis sentence should focus on the symbol you select and why.
Use MLA style. Double-space, use Times New Roman, indent each paragraph, use at least 12-inch font, and include a Works Cited page at the end.
Type your assignment in a Word document. Save your file and submit it as an attachment file.
Value 100 points
Rubric
Persuasive Writing with MLA style
Persuasive Writing with MLA style
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
(thesis, support, & unity)
Title: The essay’s title suggests the subject and sparks
interest.
Thesis Statement:
The persuasive essay’s thesis clearly states what the writer will argue for
or against.
Support: The thesis statement is supported with solid reasons: facts,
examples, cited authorities, consequences, answers to the opposition. The
writer avoids invalid or emotional arguments.
Unity: All paragraphs relate to the thesis statement. The essay does not
include irrelevant reasons or information.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATION
Introduction: The opening paragraph catches the reader’s
interest, provides background, and states the thesis.
Order:
The reasons are logically arranged.
Coherence: Paragraphs are linked with repetition, references to preceding
words or ideas, transitional expressions, and transitional sentences.
Conclusion: The final paragraph provides an interesting and satisfying
ending.
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTYLE
Language:
The wording is exact, concise, and fresh.
MLA style is used correctly including evidence of intext citations and
reference page
Sentences:
Sentences are varied in length and type.
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS
Grammar and Punctuation: Sentences are free of errors.
(See error patterns marked below.)
Spelling: Sentences are free of errors. (See error patterns marked below.)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Writing Assignment: Young Goodman Brown
Assignment: Read the short story Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In 500 words and at least 5 paragraphs (should consist of an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion). What means does the devil use to persuade Brown to continue his journey to the devil’s baptism? What are the stages of Brown’s gradual disillusionment? Whom does he encounter on his journey? What do many of these secret sinners seem to have in common?
Use quotations and examples from the story to explain. The WEB Site is Young_Goodman_Brown.pdf (columbia.edu)Links to an external site.
Use MLA style to document a passage. You are to double space, use Times New Roman; indent each paragraph; use at least 12-inch font; be sure to include Works Cited page at the end.
Type your assignment in a Word document. Save your file and submit as an attachment file.
100 points
CREATING IN-TEXT CITATIONS USING THE EIGHTH EDITION- MLA style
The in-text citation is a brief reference within your text that indicates the source you consulted. It should properly attribute any ideas, paraphrases, or direct quotations to your source, and should direct readers to the entry in the Works Cited list. For the most part, an in-text citation is the author’s name and the page number (or just the page number, if the author is named in the sentence) in parentheses:
EXAMPLES– In-text citations and Works cited
Imperialism is “the practice, the theory, and the attitudes of a dominating metropolitan center ruling a distant territory” (Bailey 9).
or
According to Edward W. Bailey, imperialism is defined as “the practice, the theory, and the attitudes of a dominating metropolitan center ruling a distant territory” (9).
Work Cited
Bailey, Edward W. Culture and Imperialism. Knopf, 1994.
Work Cited
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “Young Goodman Brown.” The Complete Short Stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Garden City, New York, Hanover House, 1959.
Rubric
Persuasive Writing with MLA style
Persuasive Writing with MLA style
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
(thesis, support, & unity)
Title: The essay’s title suggests the subject and sparks
interest.
Thesis Statement:
The persuasive essay’s thesis clearly states what the writer will argue for
or against.
Support: The thesis statement is supported with solid reasons: facts,
examples, cited authorities, consequences, answers to the opposition. The
writer avoids invalid or emotional arguments.
Unity: All paragraphs relate to the thesis statement. The essay does not
include irrelevant reasons or information.
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeORGANIZATION
Introduction: The opening paragraph catches the reader’s interest,
provides background, and states the thesis.
Order:
The reasons are logically arranged.
Coherence: Paragraphs are linked with repetition, references to preceding
words or ideas, transitional expressions, and transitional sentences.
Conclusion: The final paragraph provides an interesting and satisfying
ending.
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTYLE
Language:
The wording is exact, concise, and fresh.
MLA style is used correctly including evidence of intext citations and
reference page
Sentences:
Sentences are varied in length and type.
40 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMECHANICS
Grammar and Punctuation: Sentences are free of errors. (See
error patterns marked below.)
Spelling: Sentences are free of errors. (See error patterns marked below.)
10 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
Total Points: 100