01 Oct Thesis and Outline Comp 1
ENGL1301 Composition 1
Assignment Thesis and Outline Comp 1
Directions:
Read Composition #1 Assignment Sheet carefully.
View the Comp 1 lesson.
Write a preliminary thesis statement to your essay. Remember the formula: author + title + theme + literary devices.
Write an outline with topic sentences and specific details.
You will be graded using the following rubric:
Grade Earned Possible Grades Description of Work
A(90-100) Thesis and outline are clear and specific. No grammatical errors. Each body paragraph is clearly outlined with specific ideas and example.
B(80-89) Thesis and outline are clear and mostly specific. Some grammatical errors may exist. Each body paragraph is clearly outlined with some specific ideas and examples.
C(70-79) Thesis and outline are clearly worded. Some grammatical errors may exist. Each body paragraph is outlined.
D(60-69) Thesis is present. Grammatical errors may exist. Body paragraphs are vaguely outlined.
F(0-59) Thesis is poor or off-topic. Grammatical errors may exist or may be pervasive. Body paragraphs are not properly outlined.
