Irony Essay Self-Evaluation

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Irony Essay Self-Evaluation
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Introduction

• An A B or C intro includes an opening,
  thesis, and overview. Read your introduction to
  double-check you have all three elements.

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Opening

• A the opening is original and creative it
  relates directly to the central topic
• B the opening is clear and well-phrased it
  relates clearly to the central topic
• C the opening is simple and clear it relates
  clearly to the central topic
• D it is unclear how the opening relates to
  the thesis
• F there is no opening!

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Thesis

• A includes all required elements AND it is
  phrased in an original way, not like class
  examples
• B a clear statement w/ all required elements
  AND is based on class examples
• C based on class examples, missing an element
• D based on class examples, missing two or
  more elements

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Overview

• A mentions central idea from each body
  paragraph clearly and originally, without
  summarizing anything in the stor(ies)
• B mentions central idea from each body
  paragraph clearly and simply no summary from
  stories
• C mentions central idea from each body
  paragraph clearly and simply adds summary
• D doesnt match up w/ body paragraphs
  exactly, but almost
• F its not there!

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Body Paragraph Topic Sentence

• A includes all required elements, phrased in
  an original way
• B/C includes all required elements, sounds
  like class examples
• D missing a required element
• F missing two or more required elements

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Body Paragraph - RDFs

• A RDF is ONLY summary of WHAT HAPPENS in the
  story when the irony occurs
• B/C RDF gives too little or too much
  summary from the story
• D RDF summary from the story doesnt really
  match with where the irony happens
• F no summary!

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Body Para Irony type/definition

• A/B Irony type and definition is in its own
  sentence between the RDF and E
• C Irony type and definition are there, but
  difficult to find
• D Irony type given, but no definition
• F Cant find it!

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Body Paragraph E (explanation)

• A/B explanation is appropriate for the type
  of irony situational or dramatic student
  accurately explains the irony
• C explanation is appropriate for the type of
  irony student does a fair job explaining the
  irony, but maybe mixes it up w/ summary
• D explanation is not complete, but it is
  apparent the student tried to explain the irony

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Final Key Ingredient

• A/B Student makes it clear what emotion is
  caused by the irony
• C/D Student claims only that the reader
  experiences surprise or suspense
• F Student fails to identify how the irony
  affects the reader emotionally

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On the Back of Your Essay

• Tell me what you think your overall grade will be
• Tell me what grade you should receive for
• Introduction
• Body paragraph 1
• Body paragraph 2
• Tell me what your strongest part is
• Tell me where you need improvement

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Formatting

• Typed, double-spaced
• Times or Times-Roman 12 point font
• No quadruple spacing between paragraphs
• Clear header w/ your name, teacher name, period
  number, and date

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Intangibles

• Spelling
• Grammar
• Punctuation