assignment sheet

1. EWRT 1A Assignment Sheet
Essay #1: The Argument Essay: An In-Class Writing Exam: 75 points
Prompt Introduction
Write an essay of at least 500 words arguing for the supplies you have chosen to take with
you into the wild. Present the issue to readers, and develop an argument for the purpose of
confirming, challenging, or changing your readers’ views on which supplies are the most
important for survival. You don’t need outside resources for this paper.
Essay #2: The Narrative Essay: (three to five pages) 150 points
Please see the syllabus for due dates.
Prompt Introduction
Using The Hunger Games as your starting point, write an essay about an event in your life
that will engage readers and that will, at the same time, help them understand the
significance of the event. Tell your story dramatically and vividly in 3-5 pages. The Works
Cited page for this project will include at least The Hunger Games.
Essay #3 The Concept Essay (three to five pages) 150 points
Please see the syllabus for due dates.
Prompt Introduction
Write an essay about a concept from The Hunger Games that interests you and that you
want to study further. When you have a good understanding of the concept you have
chosen, explain it to your readers, considering carefully what they might already know
about it and how your essay might add to what they know. The Works Cited page for this
research project must contain at least three entries.
Note: You are free to choose the concept about which you want to write, but choose
carefully, as you are required to explain the concept in an interesting and compelling way.
Essay #4 Proposing a Solution: Essay (four to six pages) 200 points
Due date: Before the final class begins.
Prompt Introduction
Write an essay from four to six pages in length, that proposes a solution to a well-defined
problem faced by a community or group to which you may belong. Alternatively, you may
address a well-defined problem faced by one of the districts or communities in The Hunger
Games. Address your proposal to your audience: one or more members of the group, its
leadership, or to outsiders who may be able to contribute to solving the problem.
Use a minimum of three credible sources to support your argument.

2. EWRT 1A Assignment Sheet
Essay Revision: You may revise either essay #2 or #3, whether or not you submitted
the original essay.
Due Date: Friday, week 11, high noon!
Revise your essay based on my comments (or write your late essay for the first time) and
submit it to Kaizena before the due date. In order for your revised essay to be accepted, you
must identify the changes you have made in the essay as well as all of the basic features
associated with the genre of your essay. See the basic features section in our textbook for
specifics. Use the Kaizena tools for adding written comments to identify both the basic
features and the broader changes you have made. Highlight any new text you have added.
Point out any MLA corrections you have made.
Website Posts (Homework) 150 points
There is writing homework due before each meeting. Your homework is designed both to
help you think about your reading and to help you produce ideas for your essays.
In order to earn an A on your homework, you must do the following:
ü Complete all of the posts.
ü Post them on time.
ü Be thoughtful in your responses.
Your final grade will be figured this way: 150/26 =5.77 points per post minus 2.88 points
for each late post (48 hours after the due time. There are no points awarded for posts more
than 48 hours late). Then, multiply the total times the average grade percentage for the
quality of your work.
Example
• Posts completed: 25 x 5.77 points = 144.25 points
• Late posts: 4 x 2.88 =11.52
• Subtract the smaller from the larger: 144.25 – 11.52= 132.73
• Quality of posts: A or 95%
• Multiply the total times the quality: 132.73 x.95=126.09 or 126/150 points.
Participation, Quizzes, Activities, Writing Workshops 125 points
Participation includes doing all work asked of you inside and outside of class, maintaining a
positive learning environment for your classmates, and contributing to class discussion.
Participation points are accrued based on your in-class participation. To earn points, do
the reading, come to class, be prepared for the discussion or activity, and engage in both
small and large group discussions.