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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 Rubric Code: U98BCB By erivers Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Modest Proposal/ Satirical Essay
	5 pts	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Introduction & Conclusion	5 - 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	4 - 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	3 - 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	2 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	1 - Dives straight into discussion of the solution. - Concludes without refuting possible bias or restating key ideas
Use of Irony and Sarcasm	5 Uses sarcasm and irony abundantly and effectively the writer has a clear control of the convention.	4 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.	3 Uses at at least three readily identifiable instances of sarcasm or irony to humorous effect	2 Uses less than three readily identifiable instances of sarcasm or irony to humorous effect	1 Uses little to no irony or sarcasm to get their point across
Exaggeration	5 The situation is highly exaggerated in a way that effectively identifies it as satire. The exaggeration effectively mock the other side.	4 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.	3 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.	2 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.	1 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
Mimicry	5 Effectively and almost imperceptibly mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. the sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are on par with that of a standard 4-way speech	4 Effectively mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. Sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are on par with that of a standard 4-way speech, lapsing only occasionally into blatantly farcical wiritng	3 Fairly mimics the style of a real proposal and/or 4-way speech. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are occasionally below- par with that of a standard 4-way speech	2 The style of the writing reveals the joke. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction Often fall below that of a standard 4-way speech	1 The style does not resemble a real proposal. The sentence structure, vocabulary, and diction are consistently below that of a standard 4-way speech
Format/Organization	5 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	4 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	3 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	2 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	1 Does not follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal at all. Sentence and/or paragraphs do not connect, or make sense.
Evidence/Support	5 Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos, Ethos, and Pathos to create a complete appeal to the reader	4 Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos well including, briefly, Pathos and logos.	3 Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses logos to appeal to the reader,little to no ethos or pathos	2 Lists an advantage, dismisses one other logical plans, and Uses only moderate logos to appeal to the reader, no ethos or pathos.	1 Does not Lists any advantages, dismiss other logical plans, or use logos to appeal to the reader,
Grammar/Conventions	5 - Less than 1-2 errors in sentence structure - Typed, MLA format - Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)	4 - Less than 3 errors in sentence structure - Typed, MLA format some errors - Demonstrates appropriate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)	3 - Less than 4-5 errors in sentence structure - Typed, MLA format, errors - Demonstrates adequate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)	2 - Less than 6 errors in sentence structure - Not typed - Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)	1 - 6 or more errors in sentence structure - Not Typed - Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)

Keywords:

Jonathan Swift, Satire, Modest Proposal,

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English

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Writing

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