Summative Assessment:
Ø Over the course of the novella ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell you studied and discussed the power of the individual voice to persuade others to do things that they might not ordinarily do. You witnessed firsthand through class discussions and through individual exploration how certain individuals have used the power of their voices to be heard for both good and not so good purposes; now it is your turn to be heard. In either a speech, a pod cast, or a power-point presentation that will be shared with the class you are going to take on the role of a social advocate.
For your presentation you are to imagine that a major strip mining company wants to move into your community/ state but in order to do so they must obtain the proper permits and win the support of the local area. Your job is to take a stand on whether or not this company should be granted or denied the permission to commence with digging. In order to do this you will need to do research on other communities that have been faced with similar choices and what the outcomes have been. While doing your research you should try to find what the local community did when they heard that such a company wanted to move into their area, if anything, and what the end results were because of their actions. This type of support will prove to be very powerful in your presentations and should be documented and shared. Whatever side you choose you must remember that your ultimate job is to use the power of your voice to persuade all of your listeners/viewers to see this issue through your eyes and walk away in agreement with you.
Below you will find a basic outline of a persuasive essay. If you decided to do a pod cast, a power point presentation, or a speech I expect that you include all of the basics of a persuasive essay. If you are going to give a speech I also expect that you use visual aids that you reference through out the presentation.
You will also find the grading rubrics for this assignment below. Be sure to reference the rubrics multiple times as you plan your presentation so that you a very familiar with how you are going to be graded.
Introduction:
Ø Sentence 1- Hook – Question/ Quote/ Strong Statement
Ø Sentence 2- 5 Brief background information (Define Reconstruction, time period, list the original goals)
Ø Sentence 6-7 Mention your subtopics (what you will focus in on in your paper)
Ø Sentence 8- Thesis statement (opinion) **** You may combine your subtopics with this statement****
Body 1:
Ø Sentence 1- Topic sentence that directly relates to one of your subtopics
Ø Sentence 2- Set up quote
Ø Sentence 3- “Quote”
Ø Sentence 4-6 Explanation of how the quote you chose supports your topic sentence and helps prove your thesis statement
Ø Sentence 7- Transition to your next body paragraph
Body 2:
Ø Sentence 1- Topic sentence that directly relates to one of your subtopics
Ø Sentence 2- Set up quote
Ø Sentence 3- “Quote”
Ø Sentence 4-6 Explanation of how the quote you chose supports your topic sentence and helps prove your thesis statement
Ø Sentence 7- Transition to your next body paragraph
Body 3:
Ø Sentence 1- Topic sentence that mentions one counter-argument
Ø Sentences 2-4 Use new evidence to disprove the counter argument, you can use a “quote” ** If need be use a sentence to set up this quote**
Ø Sentence 5- Transition to next paragraph
Conclusion:
Ø Sentences 1-2 Restate your thesis and subtopics with different wording then in your introduction
Ø Sentences 4-5 Restate why your subtopics prove your thesis
Ø Sentence 6- Tie all loose ends together, bring your paper to a logical close
Ideas and Content
| 6 The content is extremely clear, focused and well- suited to audience and purpose. Main ideas significantly draw the audience’s attention and are developed by strong and compelling supporting details. The communication is characterized by • an extremely clear, focused purpose and main ideas. • carefully selected supporting details that are significant and command the audience’s attention. • insightful, complex connections or conclusions; more than one perspective may be included. • use and citation of a variety of conventional and creative resources, when appropriate, that provide accurate and credible support. • an impressive and creative adaptation of content and details | 5 The content is clear, focused and well-suited to audience and purpose. Main ideas stand out and are developed by strong supporting detail. The communication is characterized by • a clear, focused purpose and main ideas. • strong supporting details that contribute to the audience’s understanding. • insightful connections or conclusions although only one perspective may be included. • use and citation of resources, when appropriate, that provide accurate and credible support. • a highly successful attempt to adapt content and details to audience and purpose. | 4 The content is clear, focused, and appropriate to audience and purpose. Support is present although it may be limited or general. The communication is characterized by • a clear purpose and main ideas. • supporting details that are relevant, but may not be consistently strong. • valid connections or conclusions although only one perspective may be included. • use and citation of resources, when appropriate, that provide accurate and adequate support. • a successful attempt to adapt content and details to the audience and purpose. |
| 3 The content is clear and appropriate to audience and purpose although it may be overly broad or simplistic. Support is present but may lack development or relevance. The communication is characterized by • identifiable main ideas and purpose that may be slightly unfocused. • supporting details that are often limited, overly general or slightly off- topic. • connections or conclusions that seem to echo observations heard elsewhere and offer no new insights. • use of resources that do not provide consistently strong, accurate or credible support. • an attempt to adapt content and details to the audience and purpose. | 2 The content requires extensive inferences by the audience. Development is attempted but is minimal or may be unsuited to audience and purpose. The communication is characterized by • an unclear purpose and/ or main ideas. • too little supporting detail or too much irrelevant, inaccurate or redundant material. • connections or conclusions that present internal contradictions or inconsistencies. • reliance on questionable sources, clichés or stereotypes. • minimal or unsuccessful attempts to take the audience or purpose into account. | 1 The content lacks an apparent purpose or central theme. The communication is characterized by • no apparent purpose or main ideas. • confusing or missing supporting detail; the communication may be too short to demonstrate the development of an idea. • a lack of knowledge and/ or understanding of the topic. • inaccurate interpretation of a resource, or disregard for resources other than personal experience or opinions. • no discernible attempt to take the audience or purpose into |
Organization
| 6 The organization enhances the main ideas and their development. The order and structure are strong and support the audience’s understanding and involvement. The communication is characterized by • a strong, creative introduction that brings the audience to the topic and creates a desire to hear more. • a clear, complex organizational structure that enhances the purpose and message. • smooth, well- designed transitions that contribute to the message. • details that are carefully selected and strategically placed for optimum impact. • an imaginatively designed conclusion that matches the content and purpose of the speech. | 5 The organization enhances the main ideas and their development. The order and structure support the audience’s understanding. The communication is characterized by • a highly effective introduction that brings the audience to the topic. • a clear organizational structure that enhances the audience’s understanding of the purpose and message. • smooth transitions. • carefully selected details that are placed for impact. • a well- designed conclusion that matches the content and purpose of the speech. | 4 The organization is easy to follow but may seem stilted, overly obvious, or not consistently effective. The communication is characterized by • an effective introduction that brings the audience to the topic. • a clear organizational structure that is relatively easy to follow. • transitions that work, but that may be formulaic or predictable. • details that fit within a planned structure. • a planned conclusion that may lack subtlety, but still matches the content and purpose of the speech. |
| 3 The organization has been attempted but the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal. The communication is characterized by • an introduction that is either underdeveloped or awkward. • organizational structure that is occasionally unclear. • transitions that usually work, but may be repetitive or sometimes unclear. • details that sometimes leave the audience confused. • a conclusion that is underdeveloped, obvious, or fails to match the content and purpose of the speech. | 2 The organization lacks a clear structure. An occasional organizational device is discernible; however, the communication is difficult to follow or too short to demonstrate organizational skills adequately. The communication is characterized by • an introduction extremely undeveloped, or missing. • a limited organizational structure that is confusing. • transitions that are ineffective, overused or missing. • random details that do not fit within the limited structure. • a conclusion that is extremely undeveloped, | 1 The organization lacks structure. An occasional organizational device may be discernible; however, the communication is extremely difficult to follow or too short to demonstrate organizational skills. The communication is characterized by • a missing or unrelated introduction. • no apparent organizational structure; it is difficult to follow the message or understand the purpose. • no transitions. • isolated details that have no apparent relationship or purpose. • a missing or unrelated conclusion |
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