L12.1-6 Essay Exercise: Logic Level
Literary Core Skill:
Logic Level 12: Compose a page-length thematic essay.
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Description:
By completing the following six assignments in order, students will compose a page-length thematic essay of the current title. Each assignment builds on the previous one, making systematic completion necessary.
Instructions for creating effective writing prompts can be found at www.centerforlitschools.com.
Grading Rubric:
Teachers use the 5-fold grading rubric found at www.centerforlitschools.com/5fold-grading-rubric.
L12.1 Essay Exercise: Thesis
This worksheet presents a thematic writing prompt derived from current title. Student submits two proposed thesis statements in response.
L12.2 Essay Exercise: Supports
Student submits three 3-sentence quotations drawn from the text in support of each proposed thesis.
L12.3 Essay Exercise: Microcosm Paragraph
Student writes a microcosm paragraph to summarize the essay’s argument (See explanations at www.centerforlitschools.com).
L12.4 Essay Exercise: Outline
Student submits an outline of the essay.
L12.5 Essay Exercise: Rough Draft
Student submits a rough draft of the essay.
L12.6 Essay Exercise: Final Draft
Student submits a final draft of the essay.
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