The End Task Is Worth 10% of the Course and Is Due on January 17, 2011

ENG 2DO END TASK

The end task is worth 10% of the course and is due on January 17, 2011.

ASSIGNMENT #1- 33.3% of total mark

35 marks

You are a publisher who has just read your literature circle novel in manuscript (document) form. Write a letter to the author, explaining why your company will or will not agree to publish this novel. Be sure to explain what you like and/or dislike about the themes, plot, and charactersand why you think it would or would not appeal to readers. Your letter should be 5 paragraphs long. Follow opinion essay format – opening paragraph, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph.Within each body paragraph there must be an opening sentence, reason, and a closing sentence.

Length =350 words. Follow the checklist provided

ASSIGNMENT #2 – 33.3% of total mark

Level- rubric provided

Write a news report covering a specific high profile event that occurred in your literature circle novel. This assignment will include a headline, and a picture with a caption. Your article must cover the “who, what, where, when, why and how” of the event.

Length = 200 words. Follow the rubric provided

ASSIGNMENT #3 – 33.3% of the total mark

22 marks

Submit all four rough draft journal entries. Choose one to polish for a good copy.Good copy will not be considered for marks without the four rough drafts.

12 marks- 4 rough drafts

10 marks- 1 good copy

Introduction / -clear thesis statement
-briefly outlines the topics within the letter / Comments: / Marks:
/5
Body Paragraph #1 / -Statement/opening sentence is clear and concise
(relevant and convincing argument stated)
-Illustration: use of evidence(choice, direct quotations)
-Closing statement is effective, clear and reflective of the main argument / Comments: / Marks:
/2
/2
/2
Body Paragraph #2 / -Statement/opening sentence is clear and concise
(relevant and convincing argument stated)
-Reasoning: use of evidence(choice)
-Closing statement is effective, clear and reflective of the main argument / Comments: / Marks:
/2
/2
/2
Body Paragraph #3 / -Statement/opening sentence is clear and concise
(relevant and convincing argument stated)
-Reasoning: use of evidence(choice)
-Closing statement is effective (clear and reflective of the main argument) / Comments: / Marks:
/2
/2
/2
Conclusion / -thesis is restated with effectiveness
-summarizes the argument / Comments: / Marks:
/5
Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation
Audience, purpose and tone are clear / Comments: / Marks:
/4
Transitions / Transition words and sentences are used to ensure flow within the letter. / Comments: / Marks:
/3