Please submit as a Word or PDF document your
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Response Paragraph (agree or disagree) paragraph for “Your Children’s Smartphones Aren’t Making Them Smarter”. This is the final product of the plan that you submitted last week –be sure to try to follow the outline as best as you can.
Remember: you are submitting one paragraph with one indent at the beginning of the paragraph, and you must include a direct quotation from the article.
Use the rubric as a checklist.
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MLA format (header, heading, centered and properly capitalized title)
· You should have an indented
topic sentence that includes author, title, and what you disagree or agree to within the theme you have chosen.
· You should have
Evidence (reason) and
supporting details
· then use a transition to the next piece of evidence and supporting details
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Evidence (reason) and
supporting details-find a place in your plan where you can add a supporting quote from the article. You may work with your plan content and just add the quote. You must have a quotation (quotation sandwich form) from the article to receive full credit.
· Please include a summary or
concluding sentence as your final wrap up of the paragraph.
Rubric
Response Paragraph
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Response Paragraph |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA Format Be sure to use MLA format, include a centered title (Response Paragraph), double-spaced and remember to indent the topic sentence. (This paragraph should have one indent). |
10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Sentence Topic sentence is indented, includes the author’s first and last name, title of the article (with proper punctuation and capitalization), and the agree or disagree with the theme you have chosen. Grammar and mechanics should be on point. |
10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReasons (2 to support your topic sentence) You should have two clear reasons to support your agree or disagree theme. Grammar and mechanics should be on point. Please use a transition between reasons. (You may use other transition words as well in the paragraph) |
10 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks |
10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMinor Supporting Details (1 quotation from the article as well) You should have minor supporting details to support your two reasons. Be sure to include a quotation set up in a quotation sandwich. Grammar and mechanics should be on point. |
20 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks |
20 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary (concluding sentence) Your concluding sentence should wrap up the response paragraph by summarizing or recapping what you have reasoned. |
5 ptsFull Marks 0 ptsNo Marks |
5 pts |
Total Points: 55