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Welcome to Hard Times Book Review AssignmentPurpose: To demonstrate your critical understanding of Welcome to Hard Times using your double column annotations and other notes gained in the class simulations. You have been studying expository essays throughout the Quarter. This assignment applies your understanding of thesis, supporting main ideas, and relevant details. Assignment: Devise a thesis from your new knowledge of a theme in Welcome to Hard Times. Develop your thesis in a 5-7-paragraph essay to include an introduction in the first paragraph stating the thesis, 3-5 supporting paragraphs that each contains a main idea, supporting paraphrased example, and a conclusion in the last paragraph. Your thesis and support is based on your comprehension of the novel. Your conclusion may restate your thesis and then can include a response to your comprehension of the novel. This book review is not a retelling of the story or your personal opinion of your theme. A and B essays require more. Format: Your book review is edited for capitalization, spelling, grammar, and sentencing throughout. To be understood, show relationships and logical transitions. Your thesis is explicitly stated in your first paragraph. Supporting paragraphs have topic sentences that contain main ideas explicitly stated, relate to thesis and supporting examples relating to topic sentences. Paragraphs illustrating main ideas supporting the thesis are indented. When stating the book title, remember to underline or italicize. Finished content is 5-7 paragraphs no less than 2 full pages or longer than 3 pages using 10-12 pt. font double-spaced with one inch margins. Write creative title, your complete name, date, course number and days class meets on an additional cover page of your report. Consult Grading Rubric below to achieve desired results.Grading Rubric for Book ReviewTo earn each of the following grades, all of the following criteria must be met.AEssay communicates thorough and insightful comprehension of a theme in the novel.(90-100 pts.) Creative title on your cover page reflects your thesis.Introductory paragraph gets the reader interested and focused on your strong and explicitly stated thesis, and communicates organization, chronology or topics discussed.3-5 paragraphs develop thesis through logical and organized arguments including explicitly stated supporting main ideas, accurate relevant examples, explanations, and development.Abstract ideas are defined.Writing is edited and adheres strictly to all format requirements and criteria stated aboveConcession is made to alternative positions and counter arguments are given.The conclusion may state student’s response, significance related to self and /or world issues, give a sophisticated new idea, or ask a question. . BEssay communicates a competent comprehension of a theme in the novel.(80-89 pts.)Creative title on cover page reflects thesis of the essay.Introductory paragraph introduces and clearly states the thesis, and communicates organization, or logical chronology. 3-5 paragraphs develop thesis through logical and organized arguments that include aclearly stated supporting main ideas, accurate paraphrased examples, and explanations. Abstract ideas are defined.It includes a concession to alternative point of view and a counter argument. Conclusion responds to the thesis, agrees or disagrees, and begins to form a new idea. Essay is thoroughly edited and adheres strictly to all format requirements. Essay communicates an adequate comprehension of a theme in the novel. CEssay communicates an adequate comprehension of a theme in the novel.(70-79 pts.) Creative title on cover page reflects topic of the essay.Introductory paragraph includes a clearly stated thesis.3-5 supporting paragraphs include clearly stated main ideas, relevant examples, and explanations.Concluding paragraph may summarize writer’s points or respond agreeing or disagreeing.Essay is edited and adheres strictly to all format requirements and criteria stated above.Essay demonstrates adequate use of syntax, grammar, word usage, and mechanics and does not require additional extensive editing by the reader to be understood.DEssay communicates a not yet adequate comprehension of a theme in the novel or meet (60-69 pts.) format requirements.It includes a creative title reflective of the essay thesis.Extensive editing by reader is required to be understood It includes thesis in the introduction, supporting ideas, and evidence in 3-5 paragraphs, and a conclusion.F It is less than 2 pages or more than 3 pages, double- spaced typed, 10-12 pt. font. Essay needs (50-59 pts.) significant work. Essay discusses personal opinion, does not refer to and/or give supporting examples.Thesis, main ideas, and examples are inadequate.Essay meets few of the format requirements for presentation. ................
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