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Modest Proposal/ Satirical essay 
Modest Proposal/ Satirical essay
Students will create their own satirical essay based on the model of Jonathan Swift's A modest proposal
Rubric Code: XB7A39
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Satirical Essay
  Advanced

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Proficient

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Developing

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Emerging

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Inadequate

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Content and Purpose
20 pts

Advanced

- 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
Proficient

- 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
Developing

- 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
Emerging

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
Inadequate

- Dives straight into discussion of the solution.
- Concludes without refuting possible bias or restating key ideas
Evidence/Support
20 pts

Advanced

Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses Logos, Ethos, and Pathos to create a complete appeal to the reader.
-All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.
Proficient

Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, uses Logos well including, briefly, Pathos and logos.
-All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.
Developing

Lists advantages, dismisses other logical plans, and uses logos to appeal to the reader,little to no ethos or pathos.
-Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.
Emerging

Lists an advantage, dismisses one other logical plans, and Uses only moderate logos to appeal to the reader, no ethos or pathos.
-Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly.
Inadequate

Does not Lists any advantages, dismiss other logical plans, or use logos to appeal to the reader.
-No sources found.
Analysis of Satire
15 pts

Advanced

Student provides an effective use of satirical devices such as exaggeration, irony, wit, etc. Student's use of satire displays much knowledge about the genre.
Proficient

Student provides some use of satirical devices such as exaggeration, irony, wit, etc. Student's use of satire displays proficient knowledge about the genre.
Developing

Student provides few satirical devices such as exaggeration, irony, wit, etc. Student's use of satire displays limited knowledge about the genre.
Emerging

Student does not provide use of satirical devices such as exaggeration, irony, wit, etc. Student's displays little knowledge about the genre.
Inadequate

Student does not provide use of satirical devices or display knowledge about the genre.
Exaggeration
5 pts

Advanced

The situation is highly exaggerated in a way that effectively identifies it as satire. The exaggeration effectively mock the other side.
Proficient

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.
Developing

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.
Emerging

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.
Inadequate

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
Organization/ Mimicry
10 pts

Swift's Model:
1. State Problem, 2. Define problem with data/support, 3. Offer satirical solution, 4. Describe and define satirical solution and its effectiveness with data/support, 5. Explain why there cannot be objections, 6. List and dismiss real solutions, 7. Conclusion “Only trying to help.”
Advanced

Effectively and almost imperceptibly mimics Swift's organizational structure. All items are met and thoroughly developed in a way that is smooth, natural, and written in full paragraphs
Proficient

Effectively mimics the format of Swift's organizational structure with the exception of one or two unjustified exclusions/re-orderings in Writing is smooth, natural, and displayed in full paragraphs
Developing

Fairly mimics the format of Swift's organizational structure in a way that is only occasionally rough or fragmentary
Emerging

Does not really follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal in a way that is often rough or fragmentary
Inadequate

Does not follow the format of Swift's Modest Proposal at all. Sentence and/or paragraphs do not connect, or make sense.
Grammar/Conventions
10 pts

Advanced

- Less than 1-2 errors in sentence structure
- Typed, MLA format
- Demonstrates strong command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Proficient

- Less than 3 errors in sentence structure
- Typed, MLA format some errors
- Demonstrates appropriate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Developing

- Less than 4-5 errors in sentence structure
- Typed, MLA format, errors
- Demonstrates adequate command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Emerging

- Less than 6 errors in sentence structure
- Not typed
- Demonstrates little command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Inadequate

- 6 or more errors in sentence structure
- Not Typed
- Demonstrates no command of grade-level conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)
Partictipation
10 pts

Advanced

-PREPARED for class with assignments
-ON-TASK and worked PRODUCTIVELY.
- Proactively contributed in peer-response groups
-SHOWED responsibility and respect and did NOT display disruptive behavior during class.
Proficient

-MOSTLY prepared for
class with assignments
-MOSTLY on-task and worked productively.
-proactively contributed in peer-response groups
-MOSTLY showed responsibility and respect and RARELY displayed disruptive behavior during class.
Developing

-OCCASIONALLY prepared for class with assignments
-OCCASIONALLY off-task and
UNPRODUCTIVE.
-contributed to peer response groups
-Student OCCASIONALLY showed responsibility and respect and OCCASIONALLY displayed disruptive behavior during class.
Emerging

-MOSTLY NOT prepared for class with assignments
-MOSTLY off-task and
UNPRODUCTIVE.
-RARELY contributed to peer response groups
-Student RARELY showed responsibility and respect and MOSTLY displayed disruptive behavior during class.
Inadequate

-NOT PREPARED for class with assignments
-NOT on-task nor productive.
-DID NOT contribute to peer-response groups
-Student DID NOT show responsibility and respect during class.
Proposal
10 pts

Advanced

-Student was well prepared and demonstrated full understanding of their topic.
-Presented in logical and interesting sequence- made eye contact with audience, rarely referred to notes
-Professionally accepted critique, answered questions, as well as contributed constructive critique to peers
Proficient

-Student was prepared and demonstrated adequate understanding of their topic.
-presented in logical sequence, somewhat interesting, -rarely made eye contact, frequently referred to notes
- accepted critique, responded to questions, as well as contributed constructive critique to peers
Developing

-Student was somewhat prepared and demonstrated semi-understanding of their topic.
-presented in somewhat logical and sequence -relied heavily on notes.
-did not respond well to critique as well as did not contribute to peers
Emerging

-Student was not prepared and demonstrated no understanding of their topic.
- was not presented in any logical or interesting sequence (seemed to have made it up on the spot)
-Hastily responded to critiques from others and harshly critiqued peers.
Inadequate

Student did not present nor offered critique to peers.



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