SINCE YOUR ESSAY REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO

09 Jun SINCE YOUR ESSAY REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO

ESSAY REQUIREMENTS

(In order to receive full credit for essays, students must at least adhere to the following.)

Underline the thesis of each essay. Does the thesis express a clear and specific central idea, an identifiable focus? Does the thesis introduce a topic and a specific direction for that topic, i.e. which literary elements the writer uses and for what purpose: use of figurative language and/or sound devices to express certain subject(s) or theme(s)? Does the thesis cover the entire assigned book, not just a few selections from the book? Do you mention who wrote the book and name of the book for each essay assignment? Remember, your essay is on the entire book, not merely a few selections from the book.

1,000 words per essay (3-4 pages) in 12 point Times New Roman

Since your essay requires at least two sources (one primary and one secondary source), follow strict MLA format for in-text citations and works cited. Do NOT use Wikipedia or any dictionaries.
Essay evaluations will be based upon how well you recognize the utilization of various *literary devices that a poet uses to express himself/herself on a particular subject or theme.

Include several quotes (3-4 per paragraph)* that illustrate how the literary devices you’ve chosen express the poet’s subject matter or theme.

Additional consideration will be given to overall essay writing skills, such as effective introduction (well-focused thesis), organization, developmental coherence of your essay, plus mechanics and grammar.

TWO -4 quotes is good mix it up just make sure you use quotes

*Literary devices such as specific type of diction and/or syntax, abstract/concrete

language, literal imagery, figurative imagery (simile, metaphor & personification),

alliteration, onomatopoeia, tone, line breaks and line spacing, volta, etc.

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ESSAY EVALUATION 9

(English 311…Writing Poetry)

Pay careful attention to the five (5) categories below. As you evaluate your Essay in each

category, be aware that up to four (4) points could be awarded for each category, for a total

of thirteen (13) points.

Improvement Points
Needed? Awarded

_______ THESIS STATEMENT/INTRODUCTION: (4 points) ______

Underline your thesis. Does the thesis express a clear and specific central idea, an identifiable

focus? Does the thesis introduce a topic and a specific direction for that topic, i.e. which literary

elements the writer uses and for what purpose: use of figurative language and/or sound

devices to express certain subject(s) or theme(s)? Mention the name of the book and who

wrote it? Does the thesis cover the entire assigned book, not just a few selections from

the book?

______ ORGANIZATION/TOPIC SENTENCES/SPECIFIC DETAILS: (2 points) ______

From beginning to end, is the essay organized? Does each topic sentence clearly relate

to and develop the central idea expressed in the thesis statement? Do elements introduced

by topic sentences appear in the same order they were introduced in the thesis? Do the

quotes/specific details within each paragraph clearly relate to the central idea in the topic

sentence of that paragraph?

______ DEVELOPMENT: (4 points) ______

Are all major aspects of the thesis thoroughly explored and developed by the topic

sentences within each paragraph? Do the quotations/specific details of each paragraph

support and develop their topic sentences? Should quotations be more specific? Should

more support be included (more quotations and/or specific details). NOTE: You should

include at least 3 quotes per paragraph plus 2-3 sentences that clearly explain the

relationship between your quotes and your topic sentence.

______ STYLE (MECHANICS/GRAMMAR/SPELLING): (1 point) ______

Does the essay reflect an effective use of diction? Are all ideas expressed in clear and

understandable language? Is it necessary to reword sentences in order to clarify concepts

and to enhance communication?

______ MLA (Format and Style): (2 points) ______

Is the MLA format correct: 1” margins all around, proper heading information, double-

spacing? Are in-text/parenthetical citations and Works Cited in MLA format? Is essay written

in 12 point Times New Roman?

TOTAL POINTS: ______

First source books

You must choose 1 of the 3 as your main book and use quotes from the books

You can concentrate on figurative language, metaphors , and structure those are just some examples

Alone in the terrible universe

Parabola dreams

Lost among the hours