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After youve finished reading the novel The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, think about the novel as a whole. Choose ONE question to respond to and write a well-developed response. Note from the rubric that you will be marked on Matters of Correctness for this assignment. This assignment is valued at 30 marks and as such your response should reflect a thorough understanding. Ensure you embed and cite quotes properly.
What does the novel suggest to you about the impact of separation in an individuals life?
What does the novel suggest to you about the ways in which individuals deal with the prospect of an uncertain future?
What does the novel suggest to you about the forces that inhibit or encourage an individuals actions?
What does the novel suggest to you about the ways in which individuals deal with the uncertainties of the past?
What does the novel suggest to you about the impact significant events have on an individuals ability to determine their own destiny?
Question chosen: (type question here)
Your Response (600-1200 words; double spaced, 12 point font)
Outcomes:
4.2.4: Edit text for matters of correctness
2.3.3: Appreciate the effectiveness and artistry of print and nonprint texts
2.1.2: Understand and interpret content
Rubric:
Ideas and Impressions
20 Marks
Matters of Correctness
10 Marks
10
Perceptions and/or ideas are confident and discerning. Support is precise and aptly reinforces the students ideas and impr
essions.
This writing demonstrates confident control of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and mechanics. The relative insignificance of error is impressive considering the complexity of the response and the circumstances.
8
Perceptions and/or ideas are thoughtful and considered. Support is specific and strengthens the students ideas and impressions.
This writing demonstrates competent control of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and mechanics. Minor errors in complex language structures are understandable considering the circumstances
6
Perceptions and/or ideas are straightforward and relevant. Support is adequate and clarifies the students ideas and impressions.
This writing demonstrates control of the basics of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and mechanics. There may be occasional lapses in control and minor errors; however, the communication remains clear.
4
Perceptions and/or ideas are superficial and/or ambiguous. Support is imprecise and/or ineffectively related to the students ideas and impressions.
This writing demonstrates faltering control of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and mechanics. The range of errors blurs the clarity of communication.
2
Perceptions and/or ideas are undeveloped and/or irrelevant. Support is lacking and/or unrelated to the students ideas and impressions.
This writing demonstrates lack of control of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and mechanics. Jarring errors impair communication.