This is an assessment for feedback and a grade. It is time to
demonstrate your knowledge of literary lenses by writing a critical
analysis essay. Your essay will be 1000-1500 words using two critical
lenses to analyze how the concept of resilience is addressed in Death of a Salesman.
You will be guided through the essay writing process. You will be
submitting your essay outline for feedback and incorporating the
feedback you receive before proceeding to write your essay.
Your teacher will assess your work using the following rubric. Before
submitting your assessment, review the rubric to ensure that you are
meeting the success criteria to the best of your ability.
Expectations:
demonstrates understanding of the writing prompt
demonstrates knowledge of literary lenses
when applying literary lenses, selects relevant evidence from the play
includes insights that are logical and significant
demonstrates understanding of appropriate essay structure
writes an insightful, explicit thesis that demonstrated depth of understanding
includes insights about resilience as a theme in the play
formulates complex and compelling ideas that are relevant and significant to the critical analysis
provides direct quotations from the play and any research sources that are relevant and supportive
demonstrates a willingness to revise work based on feedback
writes clearly and concisely
demonstrates a strong command of the English language
uses a clear third person voice for an academic audience
avoids colloquialisms and contractions
organizes ideas logically and concisely
adheres to the conventions of grammar, sentence structure and spelling
follows the critical analysis essay structure
formats and cites all quotations using MLA style
creates and accurate Works Cited page using MLA style
uses the writing process clearly with evidence of feedback and revisions
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