English Assignment
MDK88
ENGWritingAssignment2.docxReadings to Review
A Description of New England,” John Smith
St. Augustine excerpt- City of God
Anne Bradstreet “The Flesh and the Spirit”
For this writing assignment, consider the question of the importance of writing and reading in early American Puritan society. Why is it important that every Puritan be able to read and write? Then, explain the importance (the legacy) of this "reading and writing tradition" in the modern American society and attitudes. Think about HOW the Puritan reads the Bible, and for what purpose.
Your writing should have TWO parts, as you have a two-part question to respond to. Begin each section with a clear response to the prompt. Follow that with a discussion of your response, and then end with evidence taken directly from one or more texts.
NOTE: This is not a research assignment. Answer from your own insight into the readings.
Suggested Writing Plan:
· in the first paragraph, explain the reasons for Puritan ideas about literacy
· in the second paragraph, explain how this early influence expresses itself in our modern society
Your writing should be about 350 or so words in length. Remember to follow MLA format, clean up and organize your writing, and cite your evidence using MLA in-text style.
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Writing Assignment Rubric · The goal of the Writing Assignment is to practice and improve Academic Writing for future classes · Each Writing assignment should be no more than 2-4 paragraphs, depending on the prompt · You should: · identify the "critical task" · The "critical task" is the intellectual work you are required to do (analyze, summarize, compare, etc) · organize your answer to reply to the command in the prompt · execute your answer with precision and control · These are intended to challenge you to write your best, so I am rigorous and require you to pay close attention to your writing. It may seem like I'm too hard (at first), but if you stick with it, you will be very happy with your writing at the end of the class. THESE ARE NOT ESSAYS OR PERSONAL RESPONSES! |
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1. Each Writing Assignment is worth 0-20 pts 2. Each Writing Assignment will be measured against the three Standards shown below. |
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Standard #1: Writing and Organization 0-5 pts |
Standard #2: Critical Content 0-10 pts |
Standard #3: MLA Documentation 0-5 pts |
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· Correct English · Appropriate paragraphs and organization · Correct MLA format |
· Appropriately responds to the prompt; does the critical task · Demonstrates knowledge of readings and class discussion · Demonstrates independent thinking |
· Correct use of quotation marks · Correct use of in-text citations · Correct works cited · Appropriate integration of evidence from the readings |
