Task Overview & Schedule: Unit Source Expectations Annotated Sources Due Date Unit 8A “The Challenge and Complexity of Heroism” 3+ Fiction Sources (short stories, novel excerpts, etc.) + 3+ Poetry Sources (music lyrics, all types of poetry, etc.) MLA citation and a 150-200 word explanation and/or reflection for each source that describes the connections to heroism and why you chose this source. Unit 8B “The Challenge of Ethics“ 2 expository texts in which you agree with the author’s position + 2 expository texts in which you disagree with the author’s position + 2 expository texts which demonstrate the media’s portray of heroism MLA citation and a 150-200 word explanation or reflection for each source that explains the position and why you chose this source Unit 8C “Reflection of Challenges” Any additional sources needed to complete definition essay Sources will be embedded in the definition essay Checkpoint 1: Due______________ - Annotated Sources Required ____________ - Instructor_______ Checkpoint 2: Due______________ - Annotated Sources Required ____________ - Instructor_______ Checkpoint 3: Due______________ - Annotated Sources Required ____________ - Instructor_______ Checkpoint 4: Due______________ - Annotated Sources Required ____________ - Instructor_______
An Exploration of Heroes: Independent Reading Assessment Rubric: Exceeds Expectations (18-20 Points) Meets Expectations (16-17 points) Below Expectations (14-15 points) Unacceptable ( < 13 points) Points Earned Source Expectations All source expectations are met with unique, meaningful selections that reflect a depth of thoughtful contemplation. All source expectations are met with interesting selections that reflect thoughtful contemplation. Some source expectations are met. Source expectations are not met. Annotated Sources Project includes a 150-200 word explanation or reflection for each source that describes the connections to heroism or position of the article and why the author chose this source. Project includes a 150-200 word explanation or reflection for each source that either describes the connections to heroism or position of the article or why the author chose this source. Project includes a 150-200 word explanation or reflection for some sources, but description of connections to heroism or position of why the author chose the source is sporadic or missing. Project does not include a 150-200 word explanation or reflection for each source. Ideas The author’s selections and annotations indicate thoughtful, creative reflection on the thematic idea of heroes. The author’s selections and annotations indicate thoughtful or creative reflection on the thematic idea of heroes. Only some of the author’s selections and annotations indicate thoughtful or creative reflection on the thematic idea of heroes. The author’s selections and annotations do not indicate reflection on the thematic idea of heroes. Conventions & Mechanics The writer demonstrates a consistent command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence variety. Writing is virtually error-free. The writer demonstrates a consistent command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence variety. Minor errors may be evident, but do not distract from the clarity of the writing. The writer demonstrates a general command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence variety. Minor errors may be evident. The writer demonstrates a partial command of spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence variety. Errors disrupt the fluency and meaning of the text. Evidence of the Writing Process The student successfully met four checkpoints through insightful reflections. The student met three or four checkpoints. The student met one or two checkpoints. The student met zero checkpoints. Instructor Comments