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Modest Proposal/ Satirical essay
Modest Proposal/ Satirical essay
Students will create their own ironic, sarcastic, an otherwise satirical proposal in the vein of Jonathan Swift's A modest proposal
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JXA5W2C
By
clesnick
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Modest Proposal/ Satirical Essay
10 pts
8 pts
6 pts
4 pts
2 pts
Introduction & Conclusion
10
- Begins by adequately pointing out the problem and appealing with passion, certainty, and clarity to the reader's need to listen
- Concludes by effectively refuting possible bias and restating key ideas
8
- Begins by adequately pointing out the problem and appealing clearly to the reader's need to listen
Concludes by refuting possible bias and restating key ideas
6
- Begins by briefly pointing out the problem and appealing moderately to the reader's need to listen then dives into the solution
Concludes by refuting possible bias. missing some key ideas
4
Begins by barely - - -- pointing out the problem and appealing with and certainty to the reader's need to listen then dives into the solution
- Concludes by refuting some possible bias. No key ideas restated
2
- Dives straight into discussion of the solution.
- Concludes without refuting possible bias or restating key ideas
Use of Irony and Sarcasm
10
Uses sarcasm and irony abundantly and effectively the writer has a clear control of the convention.
8
Uses a good amount of sarcasm and irony. there are more than 3 readily available the writer has strong control of the convention and misuses or falls flat on only one or two occasions.
6
Uses at at least three readily identifiable instances of sarcasm or irony to humorous effect
4
Uses less than three readily identifiable instances of sarcasm or irony to humorous effect
2
Uses little to no irony or sarcasm to get their point across
Exaggeration
10
The situation is highly exaggerated in a way that effectively identifies it as satire. The exaggeration effectively mock the other side.
8
The situation is exaggerated well although they could, with some serious brainstorming, take it to another level. Effectively identifies it as satire and mocks other side fairly well.
6
the situation is somewhat exaggerated but a few ideas of how to take it further readily come to mind. Could be confused for reality by a fair amount of people. Moderately mock opposing side.
4
The situation is not very likely but far too close to real life for the satire to be apparent. doesn't really mock others side enough.
2
Little to no exaggeration. Their solution is likely and/or ethical and therefore it ceases to be satirical and therefore fails at mocking the other side
Format/Organization
10
Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal as outlined in the pre-write in a way that is smooth, natural, and written in full paragraphs
8
Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal (as outlined in the pre-write) with the exception of one or two unjustified exclusions/re-orderings in Writing is smooth, natural, and displayed in full paragraphs
6
mostly Follows the format of Swift's Modest Proposal (as outlined in the pre-write) in a way that is only occasionally rough or fragmentary
4
Does not really follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal (as outlined in the pre-write) in a way that is often rough or fragmentary
2
Does not follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal at all. Sentence and/or paragraphs do not connect, or make sense.
Evidence/Support
10
Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos, Ethos, and Pathos to create a complete appeal to the reader
8
Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos well including, briefly, Pathos and logos.
6
Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses logos to appeal to the reader,little to no ethos or pathos
4
Lists an advantage, dismisses one other logical plans, and Uses only moderate logos to appeal to the reader, no ethos or pathos.
2
Does not Lists any advantages, dismiss other logical plans, or use logos to appeal to the reader,
Grammar/Conventions
10
- Less than 1-2 errors in sentence structure
- Typed, MLA format
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
8
- Less than 3 errors in sentence structure
- Typed, MLA format some errors
- Demonstrates appropriate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
6
- Less than 4-5 errors in sentence structure
- Typed, MLA format, errors
- Demonstrates adequate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
4
- Less than 6 errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
2
- 6 or more errors in sentence structure
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Keywords:
Jonathan Swift, Satire, Modest Proposal,
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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