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Essay 2: Gettysburg Address/Emancipation Proclamation

Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources:

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Writing Prompt:

Using specific examples and line numbers from both the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, explain Lincoln's practical and idealistic views regarding ending the Civil War.

You can use the following document to help understand the writing prompt and plan your essay:

English 11 Essay 2 How to Write a Point of View Literary Analysis-1.pdf Download English 11 Essay 2 How to Write a Point of View Literary Analysis-1.pdf

Essay Length: 2 pages

Sources - textbook

Use the following APA format to cite your textbook on the reference page:

Lincoln, A.. (1863). The Emancipation Proclamation. https://www.excelhighschool.com Links to an external site.

Lincoln, A.. (1863). The Gettysburg Address. https://www.excelhighschool.com Links to an external site.

Writing assignments will be graded using the rubric below:

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Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

main idea and supporting details address the writing prompt

5 pts

Exemplary

Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting details

4 pts

Proficient

Evident main idea with support which may be general or limited

3 pts

Developing

Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or lack support of topic

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Purpose and main idea are unclear, irrelevant details

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

Lacks apparent main idea; development is minimal or non-existent

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

structure, introduction, body, conclusion

5 pts

Exemplary

Effectively organized in logical manner; creative and engaging intro, body and conclusion

4 pts

Proficient

Organization is appropriate; evident attempt of clear intro, body and conclusion

3 pts

Developing

Organization is fair; may be a “list” of events; intro, body and/or conclusion not fully developed

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow; missing or weak intro, body and/or conclusion

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

Lack of coherence; confusing; no identifiable introduction or conclusion

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVoice/Word Choice/Fluency

sentence variety, grammar, spelling, punctuation

5 pts

Exemplary

Expressive and engaging, carefully chosen words, complex and varied sentences, exceptional control of standard conventions of writing

4 pts

Proficient

Functional language with broad range of words, good sentence structure with variety, strong control of conventions, errors are minor

3 pts

Developing

Sentence variety is evident but awkward, monotonous and choppy structure, control of most writing conventions

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Limited sentence variety, limited control of conventions with frequent errors

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

Lacks sentence variety and structure, difficult to follow, confusing at times, grammar errors are distracting

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format

three main components must be included: title page, in-text citations, reference page

5 pts

Exemplary

The three components are error free, ample mix of quotations and paraphrasing implemented with in-text citations

4 pts

Proficient

Minimal errors in the three components and in-text citations are provided throughout the essay

3 pts

Developing

Formatting errors apparent in the three components and/or paper lacks sufficient in-text citations

2 pts

Needs Improvement

The three components are attempted but incorrectly formatted and/or paper needs additional in-text citation