Motivate Reading with Adolescent Literature

Motivate Reading With Adolescent Literature Rubric:

An essay discussing a specific piece of literature and its use in motivating and engaging students in content-area classrooms was complete, addressed content areas effectively, and investigated activities that would exemplify the process. The work was well-thought and ideas were justified with supportive research.

A literature-based unit of study was created thoughtfully and used the seven criteria listed in the assignment description as a guide to enhance the overall excellence of its design. Research was obvious and well-documented.

Thesis and/or main claim is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a unique and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident in use of level headings and lists, for example. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written academic English.

In-text citations and a Reference Page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is error-free