Logical Division Essay Assignment

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Assignment:  Write a five or six paragraph, logical division essay about any topic you choose. 

 

***For a logical division essay, make sure that you are looking at causes, reasons, types, kinds, qualities, methods, or advantages.  Choose only ONE of these!  Do not include cause AND effect or advantages AND disadvantages!  These are different essay styles that we will discuss later in the semester.

 

Steps you must follow to complete your assignment:

 

  1. Begin by brainstorming everything you know about your topic.
  2. Organize your ideas by writing a brief outline of your essay
  3. Write an introduction paragraph that includes a hook and thesis statement. The thesis statement should clearly state the topic of your essay and the subdivisions
  4. Write the body of the essay – include transitional signals.  You must have at least three paragraphs in the body.  Your paragraphs should be unified and coherent
  5. Write a concluding paragraph- summarize or restate the thesis statement and also include a closing thought

 

Format (5 points):

Name, date, instructor’s name, title, indented paragraphs, 1 inch margins,

double-spaced, typed

 

 

Mechanics (5 points):

Correct use of: capital letters, spelling,

      and punctuation

 

Organization:

 

Thesis Statement: (10 points)

Topic + Controlling Idea, one sentence

Not too general, Not too specific

Clearly expresses the main point

 

 

Introductory Paragraph: (10 points)

Hook + connector + Thesis Statement

At least 3 sentences, related to the topic

 

 

Supporting Paragraphs: (10 points)

Topic Sentences related to the Thesis

All support/details explain the topic

     sentence

Everything is relevant

 

 

Concluding Paragraph: (10 points)

Restates the main idea OR restates the

      main points, does not repeat exactly

Concluding Thought is a prediction,

     consequence, result, solution,

     recommendation, or quote

 

Sentence Structure

 

Unity (10 points):

Each paragraph explains only one idea

Every sentence relates directly to the

      topic sentence

 

 

Cohesion (10 points):

Good use of transition signals (not too

      many or too few)

Ideas are in a logical order

Pronouns are consistent (singular or

      plural)

Key  nouns are repeated appropriately in

     order to keep the topic clear

 

Grammar (5 points)

Sentence Structure (10 points):

Brainstorm, Outline, Rough Draft (15 points)

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