2 - Academic Essay 2 - Junot Diaz PDF

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COM 101: Textual Analysis Assignment (Academic Argument) Instructions:  Write a multi-paragraph essay (approximately 700 words in length); include a thesis statement in your introduction, two to three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  DOUBLE-SPACE your essay and use ONE side of the paper only.  Organize your support in advance, and proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and mechanics. Use specific support from “The Money” by Junot Diaz in your essay. If you use quotations, make sure you analyze and discuss why you have included them  (DO NOT simply insert a quotation and move on)  You may print out your OWN copy of the reading and bring it to class. Please note I will NOT be providing a copy for you.  Your essay is an analysis of Diaz’s essay, not an opinion piece about the subject matter. No personal opinions, generalizations, or anecdotes are required. Focus on analyzing the language in the essay. TASK In Junot Diaz's short story The Money, Diaz informs the reader of the hardships of the immigrant experience in a rough neighbourhood of a new country. Explain the characteristics of his voice and tone in this piece. What does he show of his personality through his language (i.e. voice and tone)? What do his actions show of his personality? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/06/13/the-money    

Allowed 1 page cheat sheet in point form (marked) Printed English dictionaries ARE permitted. You can print and bring in your OWN copy of the reading DO NOT SKIP. Not writing essay leads to a mark of ZERO.

Marks Breakdown:

/5

Writing Skills

60%-69%

50%-59%

0-49%

An acceptable understanding of A comprehensive the topic; some understanding of the vague, topic; some strong unsupported points; focused thesis points; thesis statement statement is somewhat vague

Limited understanding of the topic; most points are unsupported; poor thesis statement

Unacceptable understanding of the topic; points are off topic; no thesis statement

Adequate use of Strong use of support support; some points are left from the sources; demonstrates ability unsupported; some support is to paraphrase and integrate quotations inaccurate

Very little use of support; heavy reliance on long direct quotations with no accompanying analysis

No supporting evidence used; points are based on vague generalizations or unsupported assumptions and opinions

Strong essay structure; a clear introduction, topic sentences and conclusion; transition phrases can be stronger

Some structural problems; repetition of No essay structure; points; body no organization of paragraphs are too points short/long; no transition phrases

80-100%

70%-79%

Substantial use of examples to develop Supporting Evidence topic sentences; excellent ratio of /7 paraphrasing and integrated quotations

Structure/Unity

Needs Improvement

Very Good

An excellent Arguments/Content understanding of the topic; clear and concise points /10 throughout; strong thesis statement

Excellent essay structure; clear organization of points; good use of transition phrases

Poor/ Incomplete

Satisfactory

Excellent

Clear, professional Very minor language; no spelling grammatical errors; or grammar errors no spelling errors;

Good essay structure; some topic sentence errors; limited use of transition phrases

Some spelling and Many language errors that affect grammar errors throughout that the quality and

Unacceptable level of language errors; no proofreading

/8

Cheat Sheet

Excellent point form notes, no full sentences, each point is specific and clear, cheat sheet broken down into /5 sections (i.e., Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion etc.)

revision and proofreading demonstrated

do not affect the quality or clarity of clarity of points points

demonstrated

Strong point form notes, no full sentences, each point is specific and clear, cheat sheet broken down into sections (i.e. Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion etc.)

Acceptable point form notes, points Notes are vague, not very specific or unintelligible clear

Poor or little understanding of instructions...