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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: UX9BB8B
By Loumar
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Modest Proposal/ Satirical Essay
 

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Introduction/ Conclusion

5

-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
4

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
3

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
2

Begins by barely pointing out the problem and appealing with and certainty to the reader's need to listen then dives into the solution
- Concludes by refuting some possible bias. No key ideas restated
1

Dives straight into discussion of the solution.
- Concludes without refuting possible bias or restating key ideas
Exaggeration/Irony

5

The situation is highly exaggerated in a way that effectively identifies it as satire and mocks the other side. Use of irony and sarcasm are effective.
4

The situation is exaggerated well although with some serious brainstorming could be more mocking. Effectively identifies it as satire and mocks the other side fairly well with attempted use of irony and sarcasm.
3

The situation is somewhat exaggerated but could be confused for reality. It moderately mocks opposing side but is not readily seen as ironic or sarcastic.
2

The situation is far too close to real life for the satire to be apparent. Doesn't really mock other side enough, and isn't ironic or sarcastic.
1

Little to no exaggeration. Their solution is likely or realistic so it ceases to be satirical.
Mimicry of Style

5

Effectively and almost imperceptibly mimics the style of a real proposal or 4way speech. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are on par with Swift's.
4

Effectively mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. Sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are occasionally on par with that of a standard 4-way speech.
3

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.
2

The style of the writing reveals the joke. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction Often fall below that of a standard 4-way speech.
1

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

5

Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal in a way that is smooth, natural, and written in full paragraphs.
4

Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal with the exception of one or two unjustified suggestions or organizational problems.
3

Mostly Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal in a way that is only occasionally rough or fragmentary.
2

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.
1

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

5

- Less than 1-2 errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates strong fluency of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
4

- Less than 3 errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates appropriate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
3

- Less than 4-5 errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates adequate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
2

- Less than 6 errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
1

- 6 or more errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)



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  • Jonathan Swift, Satire, Modest Proposal,

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