English Composition II NEED BY 5mPM 12/02/2018

PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT:  The purpose of this assignment is to help you master the concepts needed to write across the curriculum and successfully complete collegiate writing assignments.

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT:

Read the following resources before starting this assignment:

• "Cause and Effect" p. 263-270
• Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site."
•  Strategy Checklist p. 286-287
• Cause and/or Effect Essays

Choose an interesting element or statement from the work for which you can determine or hypothesize on its cause and effect. Example: _________________ happened because of ________________. (A very good approach to this essay would be to focus your thinking on the causes of Fortunato's fate and the cause of Montressor's rage)

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Be sure to write an attention-grabbing introduction with the thesis placed at the end of it. Also, be sure to create a conclusion that extends your topic in some way. See the essay writing document below for details. In addition to supporting your thesis with examples from the story, I'm requiring that you directly quote (and cite in-text) the story at least two times throughout the essay. 500 words. 

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS

• Place your name, date, title of course, and my name in the top left corner of the first page.
•  Complete assignments and submit to Canvas. 

Rubric

WCCS Rubric (1) (2)WCCS Rubric (1) (2)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdea and Content DevelopmentEvidence is substantial, specific and/or illustrative with sophisticated ideas that are particularly well developed and supported.20.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus/Purpose/ ThesisInsightfully develops a point of view/perspective/position on the issue and demonstrates a strong awareness of audience or purpose; presents a clear, original thesis.20.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizationOrganization is purposeful, logical and coherent, making insightful connections among ideas.20.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage and StyleExhibits skillful use of language, insightful vocabulary, and variety in sentence structure.20.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, usage)Conventions (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, usage) Demonstrates mastery of mechanics; enhances reader’s understanding of the writer’s purpose; few, if any, errors, present. Shows control of mechanics but displays occasional errors that do not interfere with readability. Repeated errors in mechanics sometimes interfere with the writer’s purpose. Errors in mechanics are so prevalent that the piece is difficult to understand. Errors in mechanics make reading impossible.20.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks20.0 pts