Unit 7: Exploring Comparative ElementsWriting Assignment and RubricWriting AssignmentWrite a multi-paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the best class youâve taken with the worst class youâve taken to show what you learned from the experiences. For this writing assignment, your response should be engaging, thoughtful, and detailed, showing various points that support your comparison. Logical evidence that backs up your opinion and at least three examples of figurative language should be used throughout.The response should clearly explain what you found to be similar and different between the best and worst class you have taken up to this point in your education. The first paragraph will offer an interesting introduction of the topic and present your take on it. The following paragraphs need to include main points that develop your claim, evidence to support them, analysis explaining how the evidence supports the main point, and links connecting one paragraph to the next. These main points need to express one similarity and two differences or two similarities and one difference. The order of these points is up to you, but make sure you address both comparing and contrasting elements. Your final paragraph should include concluding remarks that effectively offer some memorable thoughts on your topic that push the readersâ understanding and challenge them to look at the idea of classroom effectiveness in a new way. Remember that you need to include at least three examples of figurative language to make your writing come alive. Refer to the foundation lesson on this topic if you need examples.The grading rubric below will help you develop your paper.Reading Materiallondonessays.com RubricYour essay will be graded using five separate categories: Purpose, Thesis Statement, Supporting Ideas, Paragraph Development, and Grammar & Punctuation. Each of these five categories will be rated as Proficient, Developing, or Needs Improvement.Proficient means that you have met the standards of an effective analysis essay. Developing means you have partially met the standards of an analysis essay, but it needs some revision. Needs Improvement means you did not meet the standards of an analysis essay.Multi-Paragraph Comparative EssayProficie
ntDevelopingNeeds ImprovementPurpose (comparative writing)Clearly presents a well- supported, interesting claim that thoroughly analyzes differences and similarities between the writerâs best and worst classes.Includes a partial comparative analysis, but doesnât fully develop the claim and/or presents an unoriginal view of the topic.Does not include comparative elements or is not fully developed.Thesis StatementClearly presents either an explanatory or evaluative thesis statement in an interesting way and shows how the essay will progress.Vaguely identifies an explanatory or evaluative thesis statement. The overall essay direction is present but inconsistent.Does not include a thesis statement and the essayâs direction is unclear.Supporting Ideas (use of distinct organizational strategy as well as figurative language)Uses either a point-by- point or subject-by-subject organizational strategy with solid examples to support the thesis statement; includes at least three figurative language examples.An organizational strategy is attempted and partially uses examples as proof, but it lacks support for some important points and does not fully include figurative language.No identifiable organizational strategy is attempted and it does not develop or provide examples to illustrate the claim; figurative language is not included.Paragraph Development (strength of introduction, conclusion, and coherency)Smoothly connects ideas between/within paragraphs in a purposeful manner; introduction and conclusion make interesting, effective statements about thetopic.Ideas between/within paragraphs are partially connected or moderately purposeful; introduction and conclusion are present but not effective.Missing connection between ideas; purpose of content is unclear; incomplete introduction and conclusion.Grammar & PunctuationEssay contains appropriate use of parenthetical expressions, modifiers, active and passive voice, and commonly confused words.Essay needs further editing and/or contains some problems with parenthetical expressions, modifiers, active and passive voice, and commonly confused words.Displays little attention to editing or correct usage of parenthetical expressions, modifiers, active and passive voice, and commonly confused words.