Friday, December 21, 2018
All-Star Mentors: Amazing Argument Essays!
Nallely admits what a hold social media has on her in an argument against social media use by teens!
Yairis, too, writes convincingly of the negative effects of social media!
Olivia argues in favor of a meatless diet!
Robert presents a complex claim that while humans don't need to entirely eliminate meat from their diets, it's necessary to drastically reduce our meat intake!
True makes a solid case for the mandated use of Body-worn Cameras by police officers!
Zora passionately argues for the removal of Confederate monuments!
Anna posits that while street harassment is terrible, laws against it would create more harm than good!
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Baseline Argument Essays for In-Class Grading
Some essays are more than one page, so pay attention!! :)
Monday, November 5, 2018
How I will be assessing your blogs
Your blog will be worth ten percent of your quarter grade, falling under the "Assessment" category. The categories in which I will assess your blog are:
1) Completion of assignments - Posts are completed by each due date.
2) Effort - Writing is creative and thought-provoking; writer put a lot of effort into the assignments.
3) Organization - Writing is organized; ideas are fully developed with a variety of details
4) Mechanics - Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used. Vocabulary is sophisticated.
5) Creating dialogue - You are commenting on other people's posts regularly, as well as responding to anyone who comments on yours and creating meaningful "conversations".
Email me with any questions!
1) Completion of assignments - Posts are completed by each due date.
2) Effort - Writing is creative and thought-provoking; writer put a lot of effort into the assignments.
3) Organization - Writing is organized; ideas are fully developed with a variety of details
4) Mechanics - Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are used. Vocabulary is sophisticated.
5) Creating dialogue - You are commenting on other people's posts regularly, as well as responding to anyone who comments on yours and creating meaningful "conversations".
Email me with any questions!
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