Expository Historical Essay Outline
Pre-AP English II - Expository Historical Essay
Assessment: Write an expository, research based essay about an event concerning the topic of human exploitation which occurred during the years 600 C.E.-1600 C.E.*:
Research (Who, What and How): * A description of the event including significant dates * Significant persons and their involvement in the event * Consequences of the event
Analysis (Why): * Analysis of the importance of the event * Possibility of recurrence (Is it possible for this something like this event to happen again?)
Virtual Museum: * View a virtual museum with a connection to your event (this can be through the time period, thematically, subject matter, etc.) * As the last paragraph, discuss …show more content…
how the virtual museum connects with your event using at least three items (paintings, sculptures, etc.) in the museum. (Remember, you must cite the museum as well.)
Requirements: * At least one and a half pages, typed following MLA format standards * MLA citation * Use of at least three sources (not including the museum) * Some teachers may require all sources printed out and attached to essay (For longer sources, print out first page and any other page information from which information is taken)
Remember the rules of writing essays: * Do not use first person point of view (I, me, my).
* Limit the use of “to be” verbs (avoid using them if possible). * Avoid opinions unless prompt specifically asks. * Avoid using unnecessary words such as: a lot, more, very, kind of, really, totally, just, lots, like * Do not repeat yourself (even if it is in different wording). * When proofreading a paragraph, ask yourself if it has a point to it (Look for a topic sentence).
* Students in WHAP are required to have Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Trcka approve the event before writing the essay (see the back for signature line).
Event: _______________________________________________ WHAP Approval: ______________
CATEGORY | 100 - 90 | 89 - 80 | 79 - 70 | 69 - 50 | Requirements | All requirements are met and exceeded. | All requirements are met. | Some requirements were not completely met. | Several requirements were not met. …show more content…
| Documentation* Note: A paper turned in without any documentation is considered plagiarism and will receive a grade of a zero.
| Student documents all sources. Sources are properly cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Documentation is error-free. All required source copies provided. | Student documents sources with some care. Sources are cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Few errors noted. Most required source copies provided. | Student needs to use greater care in documenting sources. Several errors noted. Some required source copies provided. | Documentation is attempted, but poorly constructed. Few source copies provided.
| Content | Student gathered information from a variety of pertinent sources to fully inform reader of the event. Sources are relevant, high quality, and balanced. All sources are valid and reliable. | Student gathered information from a variety of relevant, quality sources to inform reader of the event. All sources are valid and reliable. | Student gathered information from a limited range of sources and displayed minimal effort in selecting relevant, quality resources. Most sources are valid and reliable. | Student gathered information which lacks relevance, quality, depth and balance and provides limited information to inform the reader of the event. | Analysis | Student carefully analyzes the information collected and draws appropriate, specific and in-depth conclusions supported by evidence. | Student analyzes the information collected and draws appropriate and specific conclusions supported by evidence. | Student’s conclusions could be supported by stronger evidence. Level of analysis should be more in-depth and specific. | Student conclusions simply involve restating information. Conclusions are not supported by evidence. | Virtual Museum | Student creates in-depth and specific link between event and museum items. Student effectively explains connection. | Student creates specific link between event and museum items. Student successfully explains connection. | Student creates a limited link between event and museum items. Student minimally explains connection. | Student creates an unsuccessful link between event and museum items. Student attempts to explain connection. | Conventions and Format | No spelling/usage errors present. Student utilizes varied sentence styles and transitions to create a well-written essay that flows. Student follows all MLA format standards. | Minimal spelling/usage errors present. Student utilizes different sentence styles and transitions to create an essay that flows. Student follows all MLA format standards. | Several spelling/usage errors present. Student utilizes different sentence styles. Student follows most of the MLA format standards. | Multiple spelling/usage errors present. Student does not utilize different sentence styles or transitions. Student follows few of the MLA format standards. |
Grade:______ Comments:
Assessment: Write an expository, research based essay about an event concerning the topic of human exploitation which occurred during the years 600 C.E.-1600 C.E.*:
Research (Who, What and How): * A description of the event including significant dates * Significant persons and their involvement in the event * Consequences of the event
Analysis (Why): * Analysis of the importance of the event * Possibility of recurrence (Is it possible for this something like this event to happen again?)
Virtual Museum: * View a virtual museum with a connection to your event (this can be through the time period, thematically, subject matter, etc.) * As the last paragraph, discuss …show more content…
how the virtual museum connects with your event using at least three items (paintings, sculptures, etc.) in the museum. (Remember, you must cite the museum as well.)
Requirements: * At least one and a half pages, typed following MLA format standards * MLA citation * Use of at least three sources (not including the museum) * Some teachers may require all sources printed out and attached to essay (For longer sources, print out first page and any other page information from which information is taken)
Remember the rules of writing essays: * Do not use first person point of view (I, me, my).
* Limit the use of “to be” verbs (avoid using them if possible). * Avoid opinions unless prompt specifically asks. * Avoid using unnecessary words such as: a lot, more, very, kind of, really, totally, just, lots, like * Do not repeat yourself (even if it is in different wording). * When proofreading a paragraph, ask yourself if it has a point to it (Look for a topic sentence).
* Students in WHAP are required to have Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Trcka approve the event before writing the essay (see the back for signature line).
Event: _______________________________________________ WHAP Approval: ______________
CATEGORY | 100 - 90 | 89 - 80 | 79 - 70 | 69 - 50 | Requirements | All requirements are met and exceeded. | All requirements are met. | Some requirements were not completely met. | Several requirements were not met. …show more content…
| Documentation* Note: A paper turned in without any documentation is considered plagiarism and will receive a grade of a zero.
| Student documents all sources. Sources are properly cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Documentation is error-free. All required source copies provided. | Student documents sources with some care. Sources are cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Few errors noted. Most required source copies provided. | Student needs to use greater care in documenting sources. Several errors noted. Some required source copies provided. | Documentation is attempted, but poorly constructed. Few source copies provided.
| Content | Student gathered information from a variety of pertinent sources to fully inform reader of the event. Sources are relevant, high quality, and balanced. All sources are valid and reliable. | Student gathered information from a variety of relevant, quality sources to inform reader of the event. All sources are valid and reliable. | Student gathered information from a limited range of sources and displayed minimal effort in selecting relevant, quality resources. Most sources are valid and reliable. | Student gathered information which lacks relevance, quality, depth and balance and provides limited information to inform the reader of the event. | Analysis | Student carefully analyzes the information collected and draws appropriate, specific and in-depth conclusions supported by evidence. | Student analyzes the information collected and draws appropriate and specific conclusions supported by evidence. | Student’s conclusions could be supported by stronger evidence. Level of analysis should be more in-depth and specific. | Student conclusions simply involve restating information. Conclusions are not supported by evidence. | Virtual Museum | Student creates in-depth and specific link between event and museum items. Student effectively explains connection. | Student creates specific link between event and museum items. Student successfully explains connection. | Student creates a limited link between event and museum items. Student minimally explains connection. | Student creates an unsuccessful link between event and museum items. Student attempts to explain connection. | Conventions and Format | No spelling/usage errors present. Student utilizes varied sentence styles and transitions to create a well-written essay that flows. Student follows all MLA format standards. | Minimal spelling/usage errors present. Student utilizes different sentence styles and transitions to create an essay that flows. Student follows all MLA format standards. | Several spelling/usage errors present. Student utilizes different sentence styles. Student follows most of the MLA format standards. | Multiple spelling/usage errors present. Student does not utilize different sentence styles or transitions. Student follows few of the MLA format standards. |
Grade:______ Comments: