Expository Historical Essay Outline
Pre-AP English II - Expository Historical Essay
Assessment: Write an expository, research based essay about an event concerning the topic of human exploitation which occurred during the years 600 C.E.-1600 C.E.*:
Research (Who, What and How): * A description of the event including significant dates * Significant persons and their involvement in the event * Consequences of the event
Analysis (Why): * Analysis of the importance of the event * Possibility of recurrence (Is it possible for this something like this event to happen again?)
Virtual Museum: * View a virtual museum with a connection to your event (this can be through the time period, thematically, subject matter, etc.) * As the last paragraph, discuss …show more content…
* Limit the use of “to be” verbs (avoid using them if possible). * Avoid opinions unless prompt specifically asks. * Avoid using unnecessary words such as: a lot, more, very, kind of, really, totally, just, lots, like * Do not repeat yourself (even if it is in different wording). * When proofreading a paragraph, ask yourself if it has a point to it (Look for a topic sentence).
* Students in WHAP are required to have Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Trcka approve the event before writing the essay (see the back for signature line).
Event: _______________________________________________ WHAP Approval: ______________
CATEGORY | 100 - 90 | 89 - 80 | 79 - 70 | 69 - 50 | Requirements | All requirements are met and exceeded. | All requirements are met. | Some requirements were not completely met. | Several requirements were not met. …show more content…
| Student documents all sources. Sources are properly cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Documentation is error-free. All required source copies provided. | Student documents sources with some care. Sources are cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Few errors noted. Most required source copies provided. | Student needs to use greater care in documenting sources. Several errors noted. Some required source copies provided. | Documentation is attempted, but poorly constructed. Few source copies provided.
Assessment: Write an expository, research based essay about an event concerning the topic of human exploitation which occurred during the years 600 C.E.-1600 C.E.*:
Research (Who, What and How): * A description of the event including significant dates * Significant persons and their involvement in the event * Consequences of the event
Analysis (Why): * Analysis of the importance of the event * Possibility of recurrence (Is it possible for this something like this event to happen again?)
Virtual Museum: * View a virtual museum with a connection to your event (this can be through the time period, thematically, subject matter, etc.) * As the last paragraph, discuss …show more content…
* Limit the use of “to be” verbs (avoid using them if possible). * Avoid opinions unless prompt specifically asks. * Avoid using unnecessary words such as: a lot, more, very, kind of, really, totally, just, lots, like * Do not repeat yourself (even if it is in different wording). * When proofreading a paragraph, ask yourself if it has a point to it (Look for a topic sentence).
* Students in WHAP are required to have Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Trcka approve the event before writing the essay (see the back for signature line).
Event: _______________________________________________ WHAP Approval: ______________
CATEGORY | 100 - 90 | 89 - 80 | 79 - 70 | 69 - 50 | Requirements | All requirements are met and exceeded. | All requirements are met. | Some requirements were not completely met. | Several requirements were not met. …show more content…
| Student documents all sources. Sources are properly cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Documentation is error-free. All required source copies provided. | Student documents sources with some care. Sources are cited, both in-text and Works Cited. Few errors noted. Most required source copies provided. | Student needs to use greater care in documenting sources. Several errors noted. Some required source copies provided. | Documentation is attempted, but poorly constructed. Few source copies provided.