I’m in British Lit and I have to write an essay with 3 poems and explaining their three connections.
Poems:
the second comming
dover beach
the human abstrast
Down below I listed the rubric. please feel free to ask questions.
Rubric for Assessment of
Synthesis Essay
20 POINTS
15 POINTS
10 POINTS
5 POINTS
POINTS
INTRODUCTION
Background/
History/Exposition
CONCLUSION
Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed information. Conclusion effectively reflects the main points, either started or implied. Both mention either the three poets or three poems to indicated synthesis and the lens is clear.
Introduction creates interest. Conclusion effectively summarizes the plot. Both parts lack sufficient detail.
Thesis isn’t specific or poets/poems not mentioned.
Introduction somewhat gains the reader’s interest but may lack detail.
Conclusion is recognizable but isn’t convincing.
Introduction is a collection of information, unclear, or not related to the topic. Conclusion is ineffective.
MAIN POINTS
Body Paragraphs
The lens is clear. The writing employs synthesis techniques – summarizing the poems, making connections between paragraphs and back to the thesis, and the quotes are used as evidence in a convincing way.
The writing employs some synthesis techniques – summarizing the poems, making connections between paragraphs and back to the thesis, quotes are used as evidence in a convincing way.
Synthesis elements are missing. Points are not well-developed with references to the primary sources. Connections are not made between the paragraphs. Insufficient evidence.
Synthesis elements are missing. The lens is unclear or vague. . Connections are not made between the paragraphs. Insufficient evidence or no evidence from the primary sources.
ORGANIZATION
Structure
Transitions
Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the implied or stated thesis. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout the essay.
Organization is somewhat clear.
Transitions are somewhat present.
No discernable organization.
Transitions are not present.
STYLE
Sentence flow, and variety
Diction
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent. Narrative and stylistic elements are somewhat underdeveloped.
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety or are problematic.. Diction is appropriate but vague.
Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences or lacks sentence variety. Inappropriate diction.
MECHANICS
Quotes punctuated properly.
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are correct. Relatively error free..
Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally correct, with multiple errors.
(1-2)
Significant errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
(3-4)
Distracting errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
COMMENTS
Primary sources must be used in an ethical way (cited), AI cannot be used, and plagiarism is not present. These concerns will result in a zero for this paper.
A Works Cited is required for grading of this paper.
