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ASSIGNMENT 06
EN120 English Composition I
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. If sources are cited they must be in APA format. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the “Assignment Format” page for specific format requirements.
The essay writing process: You will write the first draft of a two-paragraph essay plus a conclusion. You may choose one of these essay topics: The career I hope to follow; a special or unusual person; the best or worst teacher I ever had, or the most exciting event in my life. You will be graded on the following:
1. A clear thesis statement (10 points)
2. Two topic sentences (one for each paragraph) that express the main idea (15 points each for a possible total of 30 points)
3. The body of each paragraph: Each paragraph should be comprised of a topic sentence (#2 above), supporting details in body sentences (relevant to the topic sentence), and a concluding sentence (20 points each for a possible total of 40 points)
4. The conclusion (10 points)
5. Be sure to proofread carefully, including spell-checking. (10 points).
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This is the end of Assignment 06.
Please refer to the rubric below for the grading criteria for this assignment.
EN120 English Composition I: Assignment 06: Two-paragraph Essay
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points8 points5 points0 points
The essay includes a
strong and engaging
thesis statement.
The essay includes a
strong thesis
statement.
The essay’s thesis
statement is weak.
The essay fails to
provide a clear
thesis statement.
30 points20 points10 points0 points
The essay provides
two engaging topic
sentences, both of
which are clearly
related to the main
idea.
The essay provides
two proper topic
sentences, both of
which are related to
the main idea.
The essay provides
two topic sentences,
neither of which are
clearly related to
the main idea.
The essay fails to
provide a topic
sentence for each
paragraph.
40 points30 points15 points5 points
Each of the body
paragraphs provides
strong support for its
two topic sentences
and the essay’s main
idea.
Each of the body
paragraphs provides
adequate support for
its two topic sentences
and the essay’s main
idea.
Neither of the body
paragraphs provides
strong support for
its two topic
sentences and the
essay’s main idea.
The body
paragraphs provide
little or no support
for its topic
sentences, and
thus, the essay’s
main idea.
10 points8 points5 points0 points
The essay’s conclusion
clearly and engagingly
expresses the essay’s
main idea.
The essay’s conclusion
clearly expresses the
essay’s main idea.
The essay fails to
express a clear
conclusion.
The essay comes to
no conclusion. It
just ends.
10 points8 points5 points0 points
Student makes no
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Student makes 1
grammatical or
spelling error.
Student makes 2
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Student makes
more than 2
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Conclusion (10
points)
Grammar and
Mechanics (10
points)
Thesis
Statement (10
points)
Body
Paragraphs (40
points)
Two Topic
Sentences (30
points)
