Goals for a Well Written Formal Paper

Antigone by Sophocles

Paper has a strong, interesting introduction with an 10 arguable thesis statement Paper has well organized, original ideas, supported by lively, 10 specific examples and images, clearly and concisely stated in smoothly written formal language. Paper successfully integrates quotes from the play into the 10 essay. Paper has a direct focus and clear conclusion which 10 synthesizes the ideas presented in the paper. Paper is free from wordiness, awkward statements, 10 inconsistent tenses, inconsistent persons. Paper uses varied sentence structure which avoids 10 excessive use of clichés, it, really, so, then and the passive voice. Paper is free from run on sentences and fragments. 10 Paper avoids grammatical, usage and spelling errors. 10 Paper has well developed paragraph structure. Each 10 paragraph supports the thesis. Student uses MLA format, uploads paper to turnitin.com, 10 places paper on wiki, turns in all drafts and rubric. 100

Academic Expectation: The Morgan School student demonstrates proficiency in writing.

Level 4 __ Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the task and a Exemplary sophisticated recognition of audience and purpose. __ Provides exceptional support with varied/insightful examples and thorough explanation of those examples. __ Exhibits an effective plan. __ Reveals a strong control of language, containing very few, if any, errors in mechanics. Level 3 __ Demonstrates a clear understanding of the task and an adequate Proficient recognition of audience and purpose. __ Provides sufficient support, employing relevant examples and an explanation of those examples. __ A discernable plan is evident. __ Writing is fluent but may contain some minor errors in mechanics. Level 2 __ Demonstrates some understanding of the task and a limited recognition of Developing audience and purpose. __ Provides limited support; examples are few and/or lack relevance and/or explanation. __ Writing is somewhat disorganized. Antigone by Sophocles

__ Inconsistent control of language and contains mechanical errors which distract/confuse the reader. Level 1 __ Demonstrates a misunderstanding of the task. Insufficient __ Writing provides inadequate support. __ Limited evidence of a plan, making the ideas difficult to follow. __ Writing lacks fluency and contains extensive mechanical errors that confuse the reader.

Who is the tragic hero in Antigone by Sophocles? Write an essay supporting your answer.  Your introductory paragraph must include the title and author of the literature and an arguable thesis statement.

 Supporting paragraphs must integrate words from the text into your explanation. Use correct MLA format. (lines 32-34) (36-37)

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