Song Essay
Find a song that is especially important or memorable to you. Write a
short essay explaining why this song is special. (300+ words)
Song Name
"
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Due Dates
Thurs. 1/29 Quiz on Verbs; begin song essay
Tues. 2/3
Chapter 3 Subject Verb Agreement; quiz
Outline Due with Examples
Thurs. 2/5 1st draft of Song Essay Due
Quiz on Grammar
Tues. 2/10 Chapter 4 Sentence Types!!!!
Thurs. 2/12 Song Essay Due with Drafts and Evaluations
Song Essay Outline
1. Name the song “
“
2. What happened to make the song so special?
3. Use your six senses to add details to your essay.
sight
sound
smell
taste
touch
intuition
4. Use quotes or dialogue
5. What do you think/feel today when you hear the song?
SONG ESSAY EVALUATION
Title _____________ Writer ______________ Reader _____________
Effective = A/B
Adequate = C
NI - Needs Improvement
Strong main idea (thesis)
Identifies "Song" and why it is
important to them.
tells when they heard itwhat happenedhow it has affected them -
Effective Adequate NI
Examples and details
- a strong example is
Effective Adequate NI
- a weak example is
Demonstrates attention to audience
Senses the writer uses:
Effective Adequate NI
Is there Dialogue?
Title makes you want to read it?
Professional Presentation
Formatting 12 pt. font, double spaced,
300 words _________ (do the math!)
Cover Sheet w/title & art?
Effective Adequate NI
Grammar and Punctuation
Effective Adequate NI
First Draft
____________
Revised Draft ____________