Topic: M3 Mastery Assessment: Comparison/Contrast Essay
Now that you have worked with each element of the essay, it is time to combine all of the parts into a coherent whole and make your complete argument. This will be as simple as placing your paragraphs in order, introduction, assumption paragraphs, overturn paragraphs, conclusion paragraph. Then you will revise these paragraphs to be sure they flow clearly one into another, and that both the assumption and overturn are clearly presented in the introduction, supported in the body paragraphs, and summed up in the conclusion.
CC 3.1 Compose a comparison/contrast essay with a detailed thesis statement, an organized paragraph structure, accurate use of MLA formatting and citations, and Edited American English
LO3.1.1 Using prewriting techniques, choose a topic based on the student’s understanding of a topic on which society generally has made inaccurate assumptions. The student will then overturn those assumptions using logical reasoning backed up by personal experience.
LO3.1.2 Using prewriting techniques, write and self-review a draft, according to MLA formatting, Edited American English, formal language use, appropriate tone, consistent use of rhetorical modes of discourse, and proper sentence placement and paragraph structure
LO3.1.3 Given detailed writing instructions, compose a comparison/contrast essay in MLA format that contains at least eight paragraphs and totals at least 1,000 words (approximately three pages) by presenting, explaining, and logically overturning a false assumption, and demonstrating Edited American English, academic language use and tone, consistent use of rhetorical modes of discourse, and proper sentence placement and paragraph structure.
Purpose
Students will be able to compose and revise a comparison/contrast essay on a self chosen topic with a detailed thesis statement, an organized paragraph structure, accurate use of MLA formatting, and Edited American English by writing a multi-paragraph essay. They will demonstrate mastery by (more specific in rubric) responding effectively in a written document with a thesis statement, using comparison/contrast components, paragraph organization, proper grammar and formatting.
Grading Criteria
The following criteria will be used to determine your grade for this mastery assessment.
Essay makes a clear argument against the assumption supported by the overturn with a clear 2 part thesis in the introduction.
The body contains 6 paragraphs, 3 for the assumption and 3 for the overturn that clearly explain and argue both sides of the issue.
The concluding paragraph restates the thesis, revisits the main ideas for each side and a summary of the view of the topic the author wishes the reader to hold.
The essay is free of grammar and spelling errors and demonstrates a suitable use of language for academic discourse.
Each paragraph is well organized and makes a clear specific point with sufficient detail and examples. Each paragraph should also smoothly transition to the next.
Essay should have 1000+ words, and proper MLA formatting for page and headings.