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Little Brother 5 Paragraph Essay

In a well constructed 5 paragraph essay, answer any one of the EQs for "Little Brother." You must answer the EQ with evidence from the book, your life, and another source of your choosing. Use an effective hook introduction, a powerful thesis statement, and interesting, compelling details, and proper grammar, spelling and usage to construct your essay.

Rubric Code: V4X37B

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

5 Paragraph Essay: Little Brother
	M1k3y 4 Exceeds the Standard 97 pts	Marcus 3 Meets the Standard 85 pts	Charles 2 Partially Meets the Standard 65 pts	Mr. Benson 1 Does not Meet Standard Yet 50 pts
Organization: Hook (Writing - IE)	M1k3y Powerful, interesting, and/or engaging hook that completely draws in the reader through effective diction and/or unique style	Marcus Interesting and/or engaging hook that grabs the reader through effective diction and/or style	Charles Evident hook that uses clichés that grabs the reader through generic style	Mr. Benson No hook evident and/or very cliché/generic style
Organization: Thesis (Writing - IE)	M1k3y Powerful, interesting and engaging thesis that identifies topic, establishes position, and suggests organization using effective diction and active verbs	Marcus Strong and/or , interesting thesis that identifies topic, establishes position, and suggests organization	Charles Thesis only identifies topic, establishes position, and/or suggestions organization	Mr. Benson No thesis evident and/or hasn’t identified topic, established position, and/or suggested organization yet
Content: EQs (Social Studies)	M1k3y Body paragraphs present a comprehensive, interesting, in-depth answer to one of the essential questions.	Marcus Body paragraphs present a complete answer to one of the essential questions.	Charles Body paragraphs present a partial answer to one of the essential questions	Mr. Benson Essential questions? What are those?
Content: Sources (Research)	M1k3y Essay uses evidence from the novel, from life experience, and from at least one other source (article, news story, podcast, government document, etc.) to prove your answer	Marcus Essays uses evidence from the novel and from life experience to prove your answer.	Charles Essay uses evidence from the novel or life experience to prove your answer.	Mr. Benson Essay fails to use evidence to prove your answer.
Organization: Conclusion (Writing - IE)	M1k3y Powerful, unique, and interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay, leaves the reader thinking and answers the question “So what?”	Marcus Interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay and leaves the reader thinking	Charles Conclusion that summarizes the essay or leaves the reader thinking	Mr. Benson Conclusion does not summarize the essay or leave the reader thinking
Voice: (Writing - IE)	M1k3y Writer’s energy and passion for the subject drive the writing, making the paper lively, expressive, and engaging.	Marcus Writer obviously interested and involved in topic.	Charles Writer shows little interest or involvement in topic; Many obvious statements	Mr. Benson Writer doesn’t seem interested in the topic yet
MUGS Mechanics, Grammar, Spelling	M1k3y The student uses sophisticated punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Although perhaps not perfect, the piece is highly polished; No interfering errors	Marcus The student uses appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 1 interfering error	Charles The student demonstrates some evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sente-nce structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 2-3 interfering errors	Mr. Benson The student demonstrates limited evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 4 + interfering errors
Timeliness (Academic Initiative)	M1k3y Essay is turned in on-time.	Marcus Essay is 1 day to 1 week late	Charles Essay is 1-2 weeks late	Mr. Benson Essay is more than 2 weeks late

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