Assignment task:
Students will write a 500-word MLA essay defining cultures and values and analyzing how familial cultures and values shape and influence individuals' identities. Thesis statements will be supported with examples from students' own lives, as well as the assigned readings.
Below is the rubric I will use to grade your papers. As you're revising and editing your paper, be sure that all criteria is included and assess whether you would give yourself the maximum amount of points. If not, revise your paper accordingly.
Rubric
- Introduction paragraph that introduces the topic and leads into the thesis. The thesis is clearly stated. The thesis should mention how familial cultures and values shape individuals' identities.
- Body paragraphs that make clear points to support the thesis.
- The body paragraphs are supported with further explanations and examples that illustrate the point in each paragraph. Examples should be used from the assigned readings, as well as personal examples.
- A conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the essay's major points.
- Grammar, punctuation, and prose style.
- Appropriate length (about 500 words) and compliance with assignment instructions.