English 8
Review
metaphors, similes, imagery. We will continue reading: Sometimes Nonna on
Tuesday.
We will
do silent reading on Tuesday.
English
10
Finish
the first question on the Metaphor sheet. Make sure that you have quotes that
support your drawing.
Review
the vocabulary from the story.
English
12
Revise
your paragraph about the barber and his decision. Use the rubric that was
handed out in class.
Rubric Persuasive Paragraph
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Basic
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Below Basic
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Topic Sentence
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Topic sentence is broad, articulate, engaging
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Topic sentence is fairly broad, articulate, engaging
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Topic sentence is adequately structured, somewhat engaging
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Weak topic sentence, poorly
constructed, not engaging
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Thesis
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• States a very clear and direct thesis
• All points directly supports thesis in a strong and effective
manner
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-States a mostly clear thesis
• Almost all points directly support thesis. Supporting evidence
is well chosen
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-States a general or fair thesis
-Information somewhat
supports thesis; lacks clarity and supporting evidence
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• Weak thesis and/or too broad of a
purpose or focus
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Details
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-Details and specific facts
directly address main idea or topic
-Details provide effective clarification
and support of topic
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Details and specific facts
address main idea or topic
-Details provide good clarification
and support of topic
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Details and specific facts somewhat
address main idea or topic
-Details provide limited
clarification and support of topics
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Details and specific facts may
or may not address main ideas or topics
-Details provide little or no
clarification and support of topics
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Organization and
readability
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Paragraph is hierarchically organized, with clear main points and
an easy to follow format
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Paragraph most is well organized and fairly easy to follow. Some
points may be out of order
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Paragraph tends not be well
structured; key points are difficult to recognize and interpret
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No paragraph completed
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Comments:
Suggestions for growth:
Goals for writing
