The Swimmer Though A Marxist Lens 12 1
“The Swimmer” through a Marxist lens
1. Write one level-three-question about “The Swimmer” based on the quotes you identified in class. (You may also use one the questions that we share out in class)
2. Write a formal, analytical paragraph that answers this question. This should follow the format of a body paragraph of an essay.
You must have a topic sentence, context, 2-4 pieces of evidence that explain your answer, analysis that goes beyond the literal explanation of the quote and transitions.
Extra points (advanced) for embedding quotes, complex sentence structure, and thoughtful questions.
3. This should be typed and printed. Please make sure to include the question as well as your answer.
Proficient
Grade
Argument
A sophisticated and thought-provoking argument that demonstrates critical analysis of the quotes
Evidence
Argument is convincingly proved using quotes from your story. Quotes are introduced or seamlessly embedded and include page numbers.
Analysis
Analysis pays close attention to the language of the quote. Goes beyond summarizing to find deep meaning in the quotes. Analysis and explanation of quotes is significantly longer than the quote itself
Conventions
Vocabulary, diction and syntax are clear and varied; writing is appealing to read. Transitions are used to move the reader through the paragraph.
Overall Grade:
“The Swimmer” through a Marxist lens
1. Write one level-three-question about “The Swimmer” based on the quotes you identified in class. (You may also use one the questions that we share out in class)
2. Write a formal, analytical paragraph that answers this question. This should follow the format of a body paragraph of an essay.
You must have a topic sentence, context, 2-4 pieces of evidence that explain your answer, analysis that goes beyond the literal explanation of the quote and transitions.
Extra points (advanced) for embedding quotes, complex sentence structure, and thoughtful questions.
3. This should be
1. Write one level-three-question about “The Swimmer” based on the quotes you identified in class. (You may also use one the questions that we share out in class)
2. Write a formal, analytical paragraph that answers this question. This should follow the format of a body paragraph of an essay.
You must have a topic sentence, context, 2-4 pieces of evidence that explain your answer, analysis that goes beyond the literal explanation of the quote and transitions.
Extra points (advanced) for embedding quotes, complex sentence structure, and thoughtful questions.
3. This should be typed and printed. Please make sure to include the question as well as your answer.
Proficient
Grade
Argument
A sophisticated and thought-provoking argument that demonstrates critical analysis of the quotes
Evidence
Argument is convincingly proved using quotes from your story. Quotes are introduced or seamlessly embedded and include page numbers.
Analysis
Analysis pays close attention to the language of the quote. Goes beyond summarizing to find deep meaning in the quotes. Analysis and explanation of quotes is significantly longer than the quote itself
Conventions
Vocabulary, diction and syntax are clear and varied; writing is appealing to read. Transitions are used to move the reader through the paragraph.
Overall Grade:
“The Swimmer” through a Marxist lens
1. Write one level-three-question about “The Swimmer” based on the quotes you identified in class. (You may also use one the questions that we share out in class)
2. Write a formal, analytical paragraph that answers this question. This should follow the format of a body paragraph of an essay.
You must have a topic sentence, context, 2-4 pieces of evidence that explain your answer, analysis that goes beyond the literal explanation of the quote and transitions.
Extra points (advanced) for embedding quotes, complex sentence structure, and thoughtful questions.
3. This should be