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