Introduction
Know the meaning of the story. Understand the purpose of the analogy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4wze-K9G3A
Task
Analyze the key points of the story and discuss themes with classmates in a group of 4-6. Choose quotes and discuss the significance in the work with the same group. Draft and compose a two-page essay with one partner.
Process
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/animalfarm/ https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/&httpsredir=1&article=1483&context=jss
Form a thesis. Provide supporting evidence and points to the main argument of the essay. In the essay, discuss the use of propaganda George Orwell utilized in his work.
Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on two full pages, few grammatical errors, use of at least three direct quotes, incorporate article from Samantha Senn.
Animal Farm Essay
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Excellent Points: 25-23 |
Good Points: 22-20 |
Fair Points: 19-18 |
Poor Points: < 18 |
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Discussion of Propaganda |
The essay includes a clear presentation and understanding on the essay concerning use of propaganda. |
The essay includes an appropriate presentation and understanding on the essay concerning use of propaganda. |
The essay includes a presentation and understanding on the essay concerning use of propaganda. |
The essay lacks a presentation and understanding on the essay concerning use of propaganda. |
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Critical Thinking and Support |
The essay demonstrates exceptional critical thinking skills and includes well-chosen, effective supporting information and convincing evidence for every point. This evidence is organized and presented persuasively, coherently and logically, with one point leading smoothly to the next. |
The essay demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and includes good supporting information and appropriate evidence for every. This evidence is organized and presented logically and coherently, within an appropriate plan of organization. |
The essay demonstrates some critical thinking skills and includes adequate supporting information and some evidence for most points. This evidence is organized and presented logically, within an observable plan for organization. There may be some logical fallacies or points left underdeveloped. |
The essay fails to demonstrate adequate critical thinking skills or include enough supporting information or narrative details. This evidence or development is presented haphazardly or illogically or ineffectively. |
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Use of Information
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The essay demonstrates evidence of excellent use of information from lecture and books. These sources are flawlessly integrated into the essay. |
The essay demonstrates evidence of good use of information from lecture and books. These sources are effectively integrated into the essay. |
The essay demonstrates evidence of suitable use of information from lecture and books. They may not be fully evaluated or may be limited in type or scope. The sources are clearly integrated into the essay, although there may be some awkward spots in the use of sources. |
The essay fails to demonstrate suitable use of information from lectures and books. The sources may be integrated in a way that is unclear |
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Academic Style, Organization and Mechanics
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The essay demonstrates exceptional academic credibility and polished formatting. The essay demonstrates a polished and effective writing style. The tone and vocabulary are most appropriate for the audience, topic, and purpose. The essay conveys an effective, distinct author’s voice. The essay is free of errors in the convention of the English language. |
The essay demonstrates good academic credibility and effective formatting. The essay demonstrates an effective writing style. The tone and vocabulary are appropriate for the audience, topic, and purpose. The essay conveys an effective author’s voice. The essay is mostly free of errors in the convention of the English language. |
The essay demonstrates basic academic credibility and suitable formatting. The essay demonstrates a suitable writing style. The tone and vocabulary are appropriate for the audience, topic and purpose. The essay gives the reader some sense of the author’s voice. Although the essay may contain some errors in the convention of the English language, it will be free of egregious grammatical errors. |
The essay fails to demonstrate academic credibility and/or is not appropriately formatted. The essay fails to demonstrate an effective writing style. The tone and vocabulary are inappropriate for the audience, topic, and purpose. The essay fails to give the reader some sense of the author’s voice. The essay includes multiple errors in the convention of the English language, and some of these errors are egregious. |
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Conclusion
After the project, students will provide evidence through their essay that they have gained a solid understanding of the overall theme and purpose of Animal Farm, understand the role of propaganda in political satire, and have shown they are capable of collaborating with peers.