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Modest Proposal/ Satirical essay 
Modest Proposal/ Satirical essay
Students will create their own ironic, sarcastic, an otherwise satirical proposal in the vein of Jonathan Swift's A modest proposal
Rubric Code: VXC746C
By cmcdermo62
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Modest Proposal/ Satirical Essay
  Exemplary

5 pts

Accomplished

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Lacking proficiency (65%

2 pts

Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

1 pts

Introduction & Conclusion

Exemplary

- Begins by adequately pointing out the problem and appealing with passion, certainty, and clarity to the reader's need to listen<BR>
- Concludes by effectively refuting possible bias and restating key ideas
Accomplished

- Begins by adequately pointing out the problem and appealing clearly to the reader's need to listen<BR>
Concludes by refuting possible bias and restating key ideas
Good

- Begins by briefly pointing out the problem and appealing moderately to the reader's need to listen then dives into the solution<BR>
Concludes by refuting possible bias. missing some key ideas
Lacking proficiency (65%

Begins by barely - - -- pointing out the problem and appealing with and certainty to the reader's need to listen then dives into the solution<BR>
- Concludes by refuting some possible bias. No key ideas restated
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

- Dives straight into discussion of the solution.<BR>
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- Concludes without refuting possible bias or restating key ideas
Use of Irony and Sarcasm

Exemplary

Uses sarcasm and irony abundantly and effectively the writer has a clear control of the convention.
Accomplished

Uses a good amount of sarcasm and irony. there are more than 3 readily available the writer has strong control of the convention and misuses or falls flat on only one or two occasions.
Good

Uses at at least three readily identifiable instances of sarcasm or irony to humorous effect
Lacking proficiency (65%

Uses less than three readily identifiable instances of sarcasm or irony to humorous effect
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

Uses little to no irony or sarcasm to get their point across
Exaggeration

Exemplary

The situation is highly exaggerated in a way that effectively identifies it as satire. The exaggeration effectively mock the other side.
Accomplished

The situation is exaggerated well although they could, with some serious brainstorming, take it to another level. Effectively identifies it as satire and mocks other side fairly well.
Good

the situation is somewhat exaggerated but a few ideas of how to take it further readily come to mind. Could be confused for reality by a fair amount of people. Moderately mock opposing side.
Lacking proficiency (65%

The situation is not very likely but far too close to real life for the satire to be apparent. doesn't really mock others side enough.
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

Little to no exaggeration. Their solution is likely and/or ethical and therefore it ceases to be satirical and therefore fails at mocking the other side
Mimicry

Exemplary

Effectively and almost imperceptibly mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. the sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are on par with that of a standard 4-way speech
Accomplished

Effectively mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. Sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are on par with that of a standard 4-way speech, lapsing only occasionally into blatantly farcical wiritng
Good

Fairly mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are occasionally below- par with that of a standard 4-way speech
Lacking proficiency (65%

The style of the writing reveals the joke. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction Often fall below that of a standard 4-way speech
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

The style does not resemble a real proposal. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are consistently below that of a standard 4-way speech
Format/Organization

Exemplary

Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal as outlined in the pre-write in a way that is smooth, natural, and written in full paragraphs
Accomplished

Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal (as outlined in the pre-write) with the exception of one or two unjustified exclusions/re-orderings in Writing is smooth, natural, and displayed in full paragraphs
Good

mostly Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal (as outlined in the pre-write) in a way that is only occasionally rough or fragmentary
Lacking proficiency (65%

Does not really follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal (as outlined in the pre-write) in a way that is often rough or fragmentary
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

Does not follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal at all. Sentence and/or paragraphs do not connect, or make sense.
Evidence/Support

Exemplary

Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos, Ethos, and Pathos to create a complete appeal to the reader
Accomplished

Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos well including, briefly, Pathos and logos.
Good

Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses logos to appeal to the reader,little to no ethos or pathos
Lacking proficiency (65%

Lists an advantage, dismisses one other logical plans, and Uses only moderate logos to appeal to the reader, no ethos or pathos.
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

Does not Lists any advantages, dismiss other logical plans, or use logos to appeal to the reader,
Grammar/Conventions

Exemplary

- Less than 1-2 errors in sentence structure <BR>
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- Typed, MLA format<BR>
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- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Accomplished

- Less than 3 errors in sentence structure <BR>
<BR>
- Typed, MLA format some errors<BR>
- Demonstrates appropriate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Good

- Less than 4-5 errors in sentence structure <BR>
<BR>
- Typed, MLA format, errors<BR>
<BR>
- Demonstrates adequate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Lacking proficiency (65%

- Less than 6 errors in sentence structure <BR>
<BR>
- Not typed<BR>
<BR>
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Below Minimum Standard (64-50%%)

- 6 or more errors in sentence structure <BR>
<BR>
- Not Typed<BR>
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- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)



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