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ASSIGNMENT 04
EN120 English Composition I
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages. Refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
Comparison-Contrast Paragraph: You will write a comparison-contrast paragraph. You may choose any comparison-contrast approach related to
persons, places,
or things. You must demonstrate mastery of the following in your paragraph, so make sure that the depth (length) of your paragraph is sufficient to demonstrate these concepts:
a.
Topic Sentence
– Be sure this is a general statement that identifies what you will
compare and
contrast.
(10
points)
b.
Body
Sentences
– Be sure to select ideas and write sentences that
clearly compare
and
contrast two
persons, places, or
things and that
are definitely
related to the
topic sentence.
The quality and relationship of these sentences will be evaluated. (30 points)
c. Organization/Coherence: In comparison-contrast paragraphs, the organization of the
sentences is
very important. Be sure that you organize your paragraph in the best way possible. Select transitions for your paragraph that demonstrate your understanding of the order you select. At a minimum, you must use three (3) transitions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept. Highlight these transitions in yellow. (30 points)
d.
Language
Awareness: Your paragraph should demonstrate an
awareness
of
language
usage. For example, your writing should be exact, concise, and fresh.
(10 points)
e.
Concluding
Sentence: Be sure to complete your paragraph with a well-written concluding sentence. (10 points)
f. Mechanics and Grammar – Be sure that you complete the final step of the writing process: proofreading. Your paragraph should definitely be free from
sentence
construction errors and should demonstrate correct use of verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun use; in addition, it should be spell-checked.
(10 points)
This is the end of Assignment 04.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
EN120 English Composition I: Assignment 04: Comparison-Contrast Paragraph
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points8 points5 points0 points
The topic
sentence is
engaging and
specifies what
is
to be compared
and
contrasted.
The topic
sentence
specifies what
is to be
compared and
contrasted.
The topic sentence
only vaguely
suggests what is to
be compared and
contrasted.
The topic sentence
fails to specify what
is to be compared
and contrasted.
30 points20 points10 points0 points
Sentences
clearly compare
and contrast two
persons, places,
or things that
are definitely
related to the
topic sentence.
Sentences
compare and
contrast two
persons, places,
or things that
are apparently
related to the
topic sentence.
Sentences compare
and contrast two
persons, places, or
things that are not
clearly related to
the topic sentence.
Sentences fail to
illuminate
comparisons and
contrasts suggested
or implied by the
topic sentence.
30 points20 points10 points0 points
The paragraph
is
organized
in the
best possible
way, and
includes more
than three
transitions.
The paragraph
is organized
effectively and
includes three
transitions.
The paragraph is
organized
somewhat
effectively, but
includes fewer than
3 transitions.
The paragraph is
poorly organized
and but includes
few transitions or
no transitions.
10 points8 points5 points0 points
The paragraph
demonstrates
excellent
language
awareness
The paragraph
demonstrates
adequate
language
awareness
The paragraph
demonstrates weak
language
awareness.
The paragraph
demonstrates poor
language
awareness
Language
Awareness (10
points)
Topic Sentence
(10 points)
Coherence (30
points)
Body
Sentences (30
points)
10 points8 points5 points0 points
Concluding
sentence is
strong, clear,
and engaging.
Concluding
sentences is
strong and
clear.
Concluding
sentence is
ineffective.
The concluding
sentence offers no
conclusion
15 points10 points5 points0 points
Student makes
no grammatical
or spelling
errors.
Student makes
1 grammatical
or spelling
error.
Student makes 2
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Student makes
more than 2
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Concluding
Sentence (10
points)
Grammar and
Mechanics (15
points)