Research and Development of Topic
- Researches the topic by referring to at least three sources that are referred to in the essay, cites the research in the essay, and creates a correctly organized Works Cited page.
- Develops arguments logically and thoroughly and presents unique insights that are on-topic and related entirely to the topic.
Evidence
- Makes frequent and effective use of the novel by providing at least five quotations that explicitly reinforce arguments.
- Discusses the quotations in detail, indicating how they support arguments.
- Makes consistent and full use of research beyond the novel on at least five occasions to support arguments.
Organization and Thesis
- Creates a thesis that directs, obligates, and controls the arguments and serves as a plan for the essay.
- Organizes the essay in such a way that the best arguments occur just before the conclusion.
- Writes a conclusion that effectively deals with the arguments presented in body paragraphs.
- Uses transitional terms consistently to link sentences and essay parts.
Prose Style
- Writes in a clear, mature style with no major grammatical or mechanical errors.
- Creates sentences that are varied in style and length.
- Diction is varied and sufficiently formal for essay assignments.
- London is on fast forward, a city state in which there is little relief from omnipresent technologies and surveillance. Traditionally, people in need of respite from the everyday pressures of life in the city resort to some experience in nature. Comment on the significance of nature in Orwell’s novel by referring to Winston and Julia’s time beyond the city as well as to other elements that may be associated with nature.
The rubric is attached and should be followed 100 percent.
