ECW, Week of Nov. 26/27

COHERENT:

1. logically or aesthetically consistent: logically or aesthetically consistent and holding together as a harmonious or credible whole
2. speaking logically: able to speak clearly and logicallyHe was so confused and dazed he was barely coherent.

SUBMIT NEXT WEEK

1st Draft of your Final Assignment: a 2 page essay (introductory paragraph + conclusion paragraph; 1 -3 body paragraph[s]

Choice of Assignment: (free topic)

Compare/Contrast 2 - 2,5 page essay double-spaced.

Topic: free!

To ensure that your essay has all it needs to have for you to get a good grade, follow the rubric, evaluating your work. I will use the same rubric to grade it:

RUBRIC

Introduction / thesis statement.
(Topic introduced clearly. General information about the topic. Clear thesis statement )

Body Paragraphs
(good topic sentencesenough supported with enough relevant details)


Essay unity and coherence
(supporting details logically well-organized; cohesive devices [transition words, pronouns, repetitions of keywords and ideas used)


Conclusion
(main points summarized or thesis restated; final comment made; an action suggested)

Language Accuracy
(Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization)


Vocabulary
(varied vocabulary)


Syntax (varied sentences; correct word order)


Clear Outline (your essay must follow your outline)