Format: New Times Roman font, size 12

Page 1: Title Page (see grading sheet)

Page 2: Start your page with the title, centered in the middle of the page (no bold)

Paragraph 1- Describe the purpose of the assignment (use above description for clues). Describe the target audience, or who should read it. Then describe why you selected the book. Next, provide a brief overview of the book (e.g., this book educates parents about how to reduce ADHD symptoms at home instead of medication use).

Paragraph 2- Describe preconceived notions you had about this age group and the book theme (e.g., about tweens and social media, early adults and depression, etc)

Paragraphs 3 Select one major thing you learned and provide 3-5 good examples to support this idea. At least 2 of these ideas or facts should come from the book and be supported by research.

Paragraphs 4 Select one major thing you learned and provide 3-5 good examples to support this idea. At least 2 of these ideas or facts should come from the book and be supported by research.

Paragraphs 5 Select one major thing you learned and provide 3-5 good examples to support this idea. At least 2 of these ideas or facts should come from the book and be supported by research.

Paragraph 6 Conclusion.

Name of Book : How children succeed: Grit, curiosity, and the hidden power of character

Title Page
5 points Paper has a title page (1pt)
Content is centered in the middle of the page (1pt)
Line 1: Your Full Name (1pt)
Line 2: Class (Psychology 3305, Section number) (1pt)
Line 3: Date (October 24, 2016) (1pt)
Paragraph 1
10 points

Describe the
Nature of Assignment Spelling: Paragraph should be free of spelling errors (1 points).
Sentence Structure: Sentences are clear, logical, and convey a complete thought (2 points).
Paragraph Structure: Paragraph “flows” well. Writer used transitional phrases to connect sentences (2 points).
Content: Answered all of the questions required within this paragraph. Student’s writing was thoughtful and rich (5 points).
Paragraph 2
20 points

Describe
Assumptions Spelling: Paragraph should be free of spelling errors (3 points).
Sentence Structure: Sentences are clear, logical, and convey a complete thought (5 points).
Paragraph Structure: Paragraph “flows” well. Writer used transitional phrases to connect sentences (2 points).
Content: Answered all of the questions required within this paragraph. Student’s writing was thoughtful and rich (10 points).
Paragraph 3 20 points

Point #1 Spelling: Paragraph should be free of spelling errors (3 points).
Sentence Structure: Sentences are clear, logical, and convey a complete thought (5 points).
Paragraph Structure: Paragraph “flows” well. Writer used transitional phrases to connect sentences (2 points).
Content: Answered all of the questions required within this paragraph. Student’s writing was thoughtful and rich (10 points).
Paragraph 4
20 points

Point #2 Spelling: Paragraph should be free of spelling errors (3 points).
Sentence Structure: Sentences are clear, logical, and convey a complete thought (5 points).
Paragraph Structure: Paragraph “flows” well. Writer used transitional phrases to connect sentences (2 points).
Content: Answered all of the questions required within this paragraph. Student’s writing was thoughtful and rich (10 points).
Paragraph 5
20 points

Point #3 Spelling: Paragraph should be free of spelling errors (3 points).
Sentence Structure: Sentences are clear, logical, and convey a complete thought (5 points).
Paragraph Structure: Paragraph “flows” well. Writer used transitional phrases to connect sentences (2 points).
Content: Answered all of the questions required within this paragraph. Student’s writing was thoughtful and rich (10 points).
Paragraph 6
5 points

Conclusion Spelling: Paragraph should be free of spelling errors (1 points).
Sentence Structure: Sentences are clear, logical, and convey a complete thought (2 points).
Paragraph Content: Paragraph “flows” well. Writer used transitional phrases to connect sentences and answered all of the questions required within this paragraph (2 points).