And Then There Were None Final Assignment
And Then There Were None Final Assignment
Choose one of the options below to complete.
Option 1: Write a five-part essay arguing the portrayal of a particular character in the book or in the movie is superior to the other version in some way. Must use 3 cited passages from book and 3 details from the movie.
Option 2: Write a five-part essay arguing the ending of either the book or the movie is superior to the other version in some way. Must use 3 cited passages from book and 3 details from the movie.
Remember that for any of these options, your thesis statement should include the point you are proving and your three main supports.
(______because______, ______, ______.)
Example
thesis point 1
The novel’s version of Shane is superior to the movie’s version because the novel portrays Shane as nearly unbeatable, as
point 2 point 3
already reformed, and as very self-assured.
Thesis Statement due Mon., Apr. 26 Rough draft due Tues., Apr. 27 Final draft due Mon., May 3
ATTWN Final Essay Rubric
A (Homerun) / B (Triple) / C (Double) / D or F (Single)Ideas / · well-developed main idea
· 3 clear and focused main points
· appropriate number of appropriate details and passages
· details and passages appropriately explained
20-18 / · developed thesis
· 3 mostly clear main points
· some good details and passages but could use more
· details and passages explained
17-16 / · apparent thesis
· 1 or more main points unclear
· few details and passages or irrelevant details and passages
· details and passages appropriately explained
· 15-14 / · no clear main thesis
· confusing content
· mostly irrelevant, unconnected details or no details 13-0
Organization / · effective lead
· thesis statement in proper place and form
· exact 5-part essay format
· each body paragraph is connected back to thesis and is in appropriate order
· effective conclusion 15-14 / · average lead
· thesis statement in proper place and form
· 5-part essay format
· each body paragraph is connected back to thesis and is in appropriate order
· average conclusion 13-12 / · weak lead
· thesis statement in proper place and form
· partly in 5-part essay format
· each body paragraph supports thesis
· weak conclusion
11 / · no lead
· thesis statement is not in proper form and/or place
· each body paragraph may not support and may not be in correct order
· no conclusion
10-0
Word Choice / · fresh and unique words making message clear and memorable
· words make points clear and creates images when appropriate
· words are appropriate for assignment and possibly above grade level 15-14 / · good solid words
· words make points
· words are appropriate for assignment and on grade level
13-12 / · some good words, some weak, vague words
· thin descriptions leaving reader with questions
· words may be a little too informal for assignment or too immature for grade level
11 / · weak, vague words
· limited and repetitive vocabulary
· colorless, flat words that fail to communicate inappropriate words (informal, immature, etc.)
9-0
Conventions / · few or no errors
· correct capitalization, grammar and usage, punctuation, spelling and paragraphing
· follows “publishing” directions given by a teacher
10-9 / · errors do not detract from meaning
· mostly correct capitalization, grammar and usage, punctuation, spelling and paragraphing
· follows most “publishing” directions given by a teacher
8 / · errors occasionally detract from meaning
· some problems with capitalization, grammar and usage, punctuation, spelling and paragraphing
· is neat and clean but doesn’t follow “publishing” directions given by a teacher
7 / · errors often detract from meaning
· many problems with capitalization, grammar and usage, punctuation, spelling and paragraphing
· does not look like a final draft
6-0