Breakthrough Writer: Grading Template for Spring 2014 English 1A

The purpose of a writing class is to develop a meaningful thesis, direct or implied, that will generate a compelling essay. Most importantly, a meaningful thesis will have a strong emotional connection between you and the material. In fact, if you don’t have a “fire in your belly” to write the paper, your essay will be nothing more than a limp document, a perfunctory exercise in futility. A successful thesis will also be intellectually challenging and afford a complexity worthy of college-level writing. Thirdly, the successful thesis will be demonstrable, which means it can be supported by examples and illustrations in a recognizable organizational design. Other Website: http://herculodge.typepad.com/

English 1A Fall and Spring: Based on 8,000 words and 1,000 points

Three 1,500 word essays: 180

Final Essay 1,500 words: 280

Six 333-word quizzes : 30 each for 180

English 1A Summer: Based on 8,000 words and 1,000 points

Three 1,600-word essays: 180 each

Final 1700-word essay: 280

Three 500-word quizzes: 60 each

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