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Name_______________________________ Block __________ Date _________ Argumentative Essay ChecklistPlease use this checklist to ensure that you have done everything to the best of YOUR ability to meet the expectations and learning targets for this assessment. My Introduction Grabs the reader’s interest and/or (at least) suggests the essay topic and/or my position Has interesting and relevant hooks to creatively introduce the topic and issueMoves from the general to the specificProvides sufficient background (context) regarding the issue Includes a specific major claim that expresses my position on a debatable issue and includes my supporting reasons (thesis)My Body Paragraphs…Include topic sentences that contain a minor claim and a supporting reason that connect back to my major claimProvide ample (fluidly integrated) evidence (logical support) for my topic sentence and claimProvide warrants and/or additional backing to support and/or clarify my evidence—see RUBRIC and GASCAP handoutMay include strategically used pathos-driven words or phrases to emotionally appeal to the readerContain multiple counterclaims/counterarguments and supporting (oppositional) warrants Include reasonable rebuttal/refutation of the counterclaims via warrants and backing May contain either a qualify word, phrase, sentence or a concessionMy Conclusion…Reminds the reader of the writer’s main points (essential claim and reasons)Answers the “SO WHAT” questions multiple timesMay Includes various closing strategies:Question, hypophora, prediction (positive and/or negative), solution, warning, call to actionSee “Writing Conclusions” handout for additional strategies I have an MLA formatted ____________ Bibliography page of all my sourcesMy essay includes elements of…ETHOS (MUST include…)Appropriate language for audience and subjectAppearing sincere, fair minded, knowledgeable Conceding to opposition where appropriateMorally / ethically likeableAppropriate language for audience and subjectCorrect grammarPATHOS (MAY include…)Emotionally loaded language Vivid descriptionsAnecdotes, testimonies, or narratives about emotional experiences or eventsFigurative language/imageryEmotional tone at times (humor, disappointment, excitement, etc.)LOGOS (MUST include…)Theories / scientific factsReasonable warrants/commentary (see GASCAP)Literal or historical analogiesDefinitionsFactual data & statisticsReasonable support warrants and backingCitations from experts & authoritiesInformed opinionsIn addition…I have a minimum of __________ wordsI have used _____ verifiable sources to create a hook, clarify the issue and/or support my claimI have completed the following Writing Workshops:Syntax (Sentence Variety)Golden RulesClichésDirect Quote Integration and Citation20 Common MistakesLogical fallacies Peer Review w/ PartnerRubric Review and self-scoreI have pruned my essay of all informal words or phrases (colloquial language, slang)If I used jargon, I clearly defined each word or phrase I use ample (and varied) transitional words or phrasesI have had ___ peers read and critique my essayI have written this letter following the formal letter writing guidelines (see handout).Lastly…This is the best I can do, based upon my current knowledge I have spent time on this assignment and am proud of what I am turning in. I have shared my essay via google docs with Mr. Crean so he can chart my progress and give constructive feedbackI will have a hard copy (printed essay) to submit on _____________I have created a account and will upload a FINAL COPY of this essay on _________ by 11:59 p.m. Now, one more claim statement: I believe that I have earned a ________ grade on this essay because_____________ ___________________________________________________________________________________Name_______________________________ Block __________ Date______________ Argumentative Essay Checklist(Literary Analysis)Please use this checklist to ensure that you have done everything to the best of YOUR ability to meet the expectations and learning targets for this assessment. My Introduction… May have interesting and relevant hooks that grab the reader’s interest and/or (at least) suggests the essay topic and/or my position Moves from the general to the specificProvides sufficient background (context) regarding the issue/s (if a term needs to be defined it is defined)Includes TAGS and (generally stated) literary elements that will be analyzed Includes a specific claim that answers the units Essential Question (EQ)Includes the specific issue authors are Taking a Stand against or objectionable Rule that Needs to be Challenged (Purpose) and what strategies each author implements in order to do soMy Body Paragraphs…Include topic sentences that introduce which work will be discussed, the literary HOW and WHY (purpose)Provide ample (fluidly integrated) evidence (quotes from the text) to support both my topic and claimProvide warrants and/or additional backing to support and/or clarify my evidence (connect quotes and/or strategies with my claim)Describe what and how the authors utilizes various literary strategies to make their own claimProvides the result of author’s purpose—what was the result of Taking a Stand or Challenging the Rules? What happens to the characters in the end? Is or is there not a solution to the issue?My Conclusion…Reminds the reader of the writer’s main points (essential claim and reasons)Answers the “SO WHAT” questions multiple timesMay Includes various closing strategies:Question, hypophora, prediction (positive and/or negative), solution, warning, call to actionSee “Writing Conclusions” handout for additional strategies I have an MLA formatted Works Cited Page of all my sourcesIn addition…I have a minimum of 1000 wordsI have used _____ verifiable sources to create a hook or support my argumentI have completed the following Writing Workshops:Syntax (Sentence Variety)Golden RulesClichésDirect Quote Integration and Citation20 Common MistakesLogical fallaciesPeer Review w/ PartnerRubric Review and self-scoreI have pruned my essay of all informal words or phrases (colloquial language, slang)If I used jargon, I clearly defined each word or phrase I use ample (and varied) transitional words or phrasesI have had ___ peers read and critique my essayI have written this essay following MLA guidelines (see handout).Lastly…This is the best I can do, based upon my current knowledge I have spent time on this assignment and am proud of what I am turning in. I have shared my essay via google docs with Mr. Crean so he can chart my progress and give constructive feedbackI have created a account and will upload a FINAL COPY of this essay on _________ by 11:59 p.m. Now, one more claim statement:I believe that I have earned a ________ grade on this essay because _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name_______________________________ Block __________ Date______________ Argumentative Essay Checklist(Formal Appeal Letter)Please use this checklist to ensure that you have done everything to the best of YOUR ability to meet the expectations and learning targets for this assessment. NOTE: Writing a formal appeal letter My Introduction (Somewhere in the beginning of the letter)Includes a proper salutation (greeting) and identification of who you are (name, background, etc.)May have interesting and relevant hooks that grab the reader’s interest and/or (at least) suggests the topic and/or backgroundMoves from the general to the specificProvides sufficient background (context) regarding the issue/s (if a term needs to be defined it is defined)Includes a specific claim (and appeal) that takes a position on the specified topic/issuesMy Body Paragraphs…Include topic sentences that introduce the focus of each paragraphProvide ample (fluidly integrated) evidence (quotes from your sources) to either clarify you topic/issue and/or support your claimProvide warrants/analysis/commentary/explanation and additional backing to logically connect the evidence with the claimProvides a solution to the issue (NOTE: This may be in conclusion as well)May or may not include a counterargument and rebuttalMy Conclusion…Reminds the reader of the writer’s main points (essential claim and reasons)Answers the “SO WHAT” questions multiple timesMay Includes various closing/enclosure strategies:Question, hypophora, prediction (positive and/or negative), solution, warning, call to actionSee “Writing Conclusions” handout for additional strategies I have an MLA formatted Works Cited Page with an annotated bibliography of all my sourcesMy entire letters includes elements of…ETHOS (MUST include…)Appropriate language for audience and subjectAppearing sincere, fair minded, knowledgeable Conceding to opposition where appropriateMorally / ethically likeableAppropriate language for audience and subjectCorrect grammarProfessional/formal formatPATHOS (MUST include…)Emotionally loaded language Vivid descriptionsAnecdotes, testimonies, or narratives about emotional experiences or eventsFigurative language/imageryEmotional tone at times (humor, disappointment, excitement, etc.)LOGOS Theories / scientific factsReasonable warrants/commentary (see GASCAP)Literal or historical analogiesDefinitionsFactual data & statisticsReasonable support warrants and backingCitations from experts & authoritiesInformed opinionsIn addition…I have a minimum of ________ wordsI have used _____ verifiable sources to create a hook or support my argumentI have completed the following Writing Workshops:Syntax (Sentence Variety)Golden RulesClichésDirect Quote Integration and Citation20 Common MistakesLogical fallaciesPeer Review w/ PartnerRubric Review and self-scoreI have pruned my essay of all informal words or phrases (colloquial language, slang)If I used jargon, I clearly defined each word or phrase I use ample (and varied) transitional words or phrasesI have had ___ peers read and critique my essayI have written this essay following MLA guidelines (see handout).Lastly…This is the best I can do, based upon my current knowledge I have spent time on this assignment and am proud of what I am turning in. I have shared my essay via google docs with _________ so he can chart my progress and give constructive feedbackI have created a account and will upload a FINAL COPY of this essay on _________ by 11:59 p.m. Now, one more claim statement: I believe that I have earned a ________ grade on this letter because ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. ................
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