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Of Mice & Men Closing Argument 
Of Mice & Men Closing Argument
For this project, you will take on the role of a lawyer either defending or prosecuting a character in OMaM for responsibility in the death of Lennie Smalls. Using your knowledge of the novel, the three types of appeal (ethos, pathos, and logos), and the cultural context of the Great Depression, compose and deliver the closing argument of that trial. Your product must incorporate roots/found vocabulary and be either recorded on video, recorded on audio, or delivered live.
Rubric Code: L86CWA
By cstaab
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Closing Argument
  Stake a Claim!

An example for all to aspire toward

97 pts

Have a Dream

Impressive role model

85 pts

Air Your Grievances

Does the job, but needs some help

65 pts

Be a Curly McEwell

Really, buddy? Really?

50 pts

Essential Question

Who do we ultimately hold responsible for the death of another?
(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Stake a Claim!

Product demonstrates a comprehensive answer to one or more essential questions through compelling insights and rich evidence of thinking
Have a Dream

Product demonstrates a complete answer to one or more essential questions through relevant insights and evidence of thinking
Air Your Grievances

Product demonstrates an incomplete answer to an essential question; would be improved by more insights and evidence of thinking
Be a Curly McEwell

What? This is about something . . . important . . . or . . . something?
Connections to the Text

*To what extent does your product connect to the characters, symbols, points of view, plot events, and/or themes of OMaM in a meaningful way beyond the surface?
Stake a Claim!

Four or more connections to the characters, situations, plot events, and/or themes of OMaM are evident in the closing argument and enhance its meaning.
Have a Dream

Three connections to the characters, plot events, of OMaM evident in the argument and enhance its meaning.
Air Your Grievances

One or Two connections to the characters, plot events, themes and/or OMaM are evident in the argument and enhance its meaning.
Be a Curly McEwell

What? We had to read a book? That's . . . dumb . . . . and stuff
Methods of Appeal

How effectively do you use ETHOS, PATHOS, & LOGOS to build an argument
(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Stake a Claim!

Effectively incorporates ethos, logos & pathos in a way that creates a unique, powerful argument
Have a Dream

Effectively incorporates ethos, logos & pathos in a way that creates a unique, powerful argument
Air Your Grievances

Somewhat effectively incorporates two of the methods of appeal?
Be a Curly McEwell

Appeal? I don't find this appealing at all. It's, like, gross.
Vocab

* To what extent did you effectively use root-based words/found-in-text words in the product?
Stake a Claim!

Uses 4 or more words effectively
Have a Dream

Uses 3 words effectively
Air Your Grievances

Uses 1- 2 words effectively
Be a Curly McEwell

I thought we just did quizzes and stuff.
Professional Quality

* Spelling, mechanics, formatting, appearance, crispness
(MUGS)
Stake a Claim!

100% MUGS accuracy and completely professional appearance
Have a Dream

1 noticeable error/need for improvement in terms of MUGS or professional appearance
Air Your Grievances

2 – 3 notice errors/needs for improvement in terms of MUGS or professional appearance
Be a Curly McEwell

4+ errors/needs for improvement in terms of MUGS and/or a significant area of concern that undermines the project
Timeliness

How On Time Was Your Project?
(ACADEMIC INITIATIVE)
Stake a Claim!

Product is passed in on time or even a day earlier.
Have a Dream

Product is passed in one day late.
Air Your Grievances

Product is passed in up to one week late.
Be a Curly McEwell

Product is passed in up to two weeks late.
Evidence of Thinking

Pre-writing, drafts, revision sheets, notes, etc.
Stake a Claim!

Three or more piece of evidence of your thinking and composition process
Have a Dream

Two pieces of evidence of your thinking and composition process
Air Your Grievances

One piece of evidence of your thinking and composition process
Be a Curly McEwell

No evidence of thinking. Which is sad.



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