Paper rubric, charater chart, and Discussing first 10 pages

Today I began by passing out the OMAM paper rubric (see below).  We discussed my expectations.  There is no final due date, but please keep up with the small due dates.  TOMORROW your thesis is due!

Next I gave you a character chart to follow along with when reading Fahrenheit 451.  We filled in some of the characters/what we knew from yesterday's reading.

Finally we read up until page 10.

HOMEWORK:
prepare your typed or handwritten thesis statement by tomorrow!

Of Mice and Men Essay	Points Possible	Points Awarded
Conventions: The paper has been thoroughly edited.	10
Introduction: Paragraph is 3-4 sentences and ends with the thesis.  Thesis makes a claim/assertion that will be backed up with evidence in body.  No specific details are used in the introduction.	10
Body Paragraphs:  Uses textual evidence from Of Mice and Men to prove the claim made in thesis.  Each BP is 6-8 sentences.  Uses at least 2 direct quotes throughout the body of the paper	10
Conclusion: Carefully summarizes the thesis.  2-3 quality sentences.	3
Title: Includes a title	2
Sentence Fluency:  Uses varied sentence structures.  Fluent in simple, complex, and compound sentences.	5
Word Choice: Uses heightened vocabulary when appropriate.  Uses a variety of words.	5
Total Points:	45

                       

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