English I Honors
November 20, 2013
Timed Write II
Task: You are to use only the class time provided (30 minutes) to construct a well-developed paragraph defending, challenging, or qualifying the following statement:
The use of Homeric (epic) similes in “The Odyssey” creates vivid visuals, adding to the depth of characterization and directly contributes to the reader’s experience.
*As this is a “cold write,” your 3-4-5 evaluation will reflect the following criteria:
A -3- paragraph is structured correctly. Evidence from the text has been incorporated. MLA formatting has been followed. Elaboration is not summary. A clincher is used to close the paragraph. Few spelling and grammar errors are present. Few capitalization and punctuation errors are present.
A -4- paragraph is structured correctly and presents an argumentative edge. Strong evidence from the text has been incorporated and MLA formatting has been followed. Elaboration is analytical and sufficiently supports the evidence and claim. A clincher is used to close the paragraph while connecting back to the claim. Few spelling and grammar errors are present. Few capitalization and punctuation errors are present.
A -5- paragraph is structured correctly, presents an argumentative edge and offers new insights to the reader. Strong evidence from the text has been incorporated and is aligned with MLA formatting. Elaboration is analytical, insightful, and clearly supports the evidence while connecting back to the original claim. A clincher is used to close the paragraph, connects back to the claim, and smoothly recap the overall argument begin presented. Few spelling and grammar errors are present. Few capitalization and punctuation errors are present.