EAGLE-ISM
Over the course of this unit, we've discussed the benefits and shortcomings of collectivism and individualism.
Using your knowledge from the -ism project, Anthem, “The Lottery”, any of the video clips, & our class discussions, write an essay addressing the following question:
Does Arlington High School promote collectivism or individualism? Is this beneficial for AHS students' well-being and performance?
Your response should include your observations and references to our unit texts:
-ism project The Island video clip
Maslow's hierarchy of needs V for Vendetta video clip
“The Lottery” short story The Simpsons video clip
Anthem
EAGLE-ISM
Over the course of this unit, we've discussed the benefits and shortcomings of collectivism and individualism.
Using your knowledge from the -ism project, Anthem, “The Lottery”, any of the video clips, & our class discussions, write an essay addressing the following question:
Does Arlington High School promote collectivism or individualism? Is this beneficial for AHS students' well-being and performance?
Your response should include your observations and references to our unit texts:
-ism project The Island video clip
Maslow's hierarchy of needs V for Vendetta video clip
“The Lottery” short story The Simpsons video clip
Anthem
Criteria / At Standard20 / Approaching Standard
15 / Below Standard/
Requires Review
10 (0 if missing)
Thesis / Contains a focused and clearly stated thesis that is arguable based on textual analysis / Contains a thesis that
arguable based on textual analysis, though is not necessarily clear / Confusing, vague, too broad
Not arguable
Based on fact
Topic
Sentence / Topic sentence makes a point
(“mini-thesis”) & explains what paragraph is about / Topic sentence makes a point (“mini-thesis”) / Topic sentence summarizes events from story
Concrete Details / Uses two relevant facts/details/examples in each pp to support thesis
Quotes are cited / Integrates one relevant fact/detail/example in each pp to support thesis
One or more quotes uncited / Facts, details and examples do not relate to thesis
No textual evidence
Commentary / Commentary supports thesis statement & analyzes the importance of evidence / Includes commentary that supports thesis statement / Too many facts, not enough commentary.
CM fails to connect to thesis
Concluding Sentence / Ties up paragraph and explains importance of topic / Ties up paragraph / CS fails to adequately tie up paragraph
Total ______/ 100
Criteria / At Standard20 / Approaching Standard
15 / Below Standard/
Requires Review
10 (0 if missing)
Thesis / Contains a focused and clearly stated thesis that is arguable based on textual analysis / Contains a thesis that
arguable based on textual analysis, though is not necessarily clear / Confusing, vague, too broad
Not arguable
Based on fact
Topic
Sentence / Topic sentence makes a point
(“mini-thesis”) & explains what paragraph is about / Topic sentence makes a point (“mini-thesis”) / Topic sentence summarizes events from story
Concrete Details / Uses two relevant facts/details/examples in each pp to support thesis
Quotes are cited / Integrates one relevant fact/detail/example in each pp to support thesis
One or more quotes uncited / Facts, details and examples do not relate to thesis
No textual evidence
Commentary / Commentary supports thesis statement & analyzes the importance of evidence / Includes commentary that supports thesis statement / Too many facts, not enough commentary.
CM fails to connect to thesis
Concluding Sentence / Ties up paragraph and explains importance of topic / Ties up paragraph / CS fails to adequately tie up paragraph
Total ______/ 100