DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

Topic: DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY Paper details: write about any place, as long as it is an American experiÕÉ≠†Њ†ence or scenery... ESSAY: DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY IMPORTANT NOTE All written projects in this course are to be written using either Times New Roman 12 point or Arial 12 point black font. Paragraphs must be properly indented or double-spaced between paragraphs as directed by your teacher. In this project, you will have the opportunity to apply your ability to write descriptive prose as described in the previous lesson, "Description." Here is your goal for this assignment: • Write a descriptive essay. Write a descriptive essay using vivid images. Your composition must be a minimum of two paragraphs, at least 250 words total. For this project, introduction and conclusion paragraphs are not needed. Use specific words, simile, metaphor, personification, and/or hyperbole to create vivid images. Select one of the suggested topics or one of your own. Possible topics: • a frightening experience • preparing and eating popcorn • the scenery in a beautiful (or ugly) place Your essay will be graded based on the following: • your attention to the instructions given above • correct demonstration of a descriptive composition • word count as stated in the instructions • use of proper punctuation, spelling, grammar, and sentence construction (commonly called "conventions"), and appropriate length NOTE: Check with your teacher to determine whether there may be other special requirements. This project will be graded using the essay rubric. Rubric used for Language Arts essays: Category Possible Points Earned Points Content 45 Organization 25 Mechanics and Grammar 25 Length 5 Total 100 CONTENT (45 POINTS) (45/45) Argument or exposition supporting the thesis statement is clear and concise. (40/45) Most of argument supporting the thesis statement is clear and concise. Minor errors in content (30/45) Some of argument supporting the thesis statement is clear. Several errors in content or irrelevant information. (20/45) Several parts of the argument are not covered. Many inaccuracies and irrelevancies. (10/45) Majority of argument is not covered. Information is inaccurate. (0/45) Content does not support argument or thesis. ORGANIZATION (25 points) ** If there is a required outline, points will be halved; half for organization, half for outline. (25/25) Introduction, body and conclusion well organized. Smooth flow of ideas using transitions. Supporting paragraphs have clear topic sentences and no disorganized material. Outline, no errors (19/25) Overall organization appropriate, but misplaced or unclear thesis. One instance of irrelevant or disorganized material. Outline, 1-3 errors (13/25) Either no introduction/thesis or no conclusion. 2-4 instances of disorganized material. Outline, 4-6 errors (7/25) Overall organization appropriate, but 3-4 instances of disorganized material. Outline more than 7 errors (0/25) No introduction and no conclusion, numerous instances of disorganized material. No outline