Students must write a 1-2 page paper discussing the symbolism in either "November" by Robert Frost or "The Sick Rose" by William Blake. Essential texts and instructions have been distributed in class. If you were absent on Tuesday, Oct. 12, please check in with Ms. Derby to collect the necessary handouts during your first day back at school. Please refer to the editing checklist - and the standards for essay structure and presentation - before turning in your - printed, not emailed! - paper on the following due date:
Blocks B and C: Monday, Oct. 18
Block G: Tuesday, Oct. 19
Block F: Wednesday, Oct. 20
Rubric:
5 Points - Thesis: clear, concise and relevant
5 Points - Presentation: title; required spacing (double) and margins (1"); indentation of paragraphs; header; number of sentences in introduction and conclusion (minimum of 3); number of paragraphs (3)
10 Points - Development and demonstration of own analysis
10 Points - Language and mechanics: accurate spelling, capitalization and punctuation; transitions between sentences and paragraphs; use of present tense, active voice and 3rd person perspective
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