English 2 – Schremp
“Ethnic Hash” Writing Prompt
Prompt: Choose a characteristic of culture and use it to explain your cultural identity.
 Feel free to choose an object, holiday, food item, a hobby, dress, or tradition to describe and then connect to
your cultural identity.
Writing Details:
 Writing should be 2 paragraphs
o 1st – Vividly the describe the aspect of culture you’ve chosen
 Use plenty of sensory details.
nd
o 2 – Connect and explain how the specific item/aspect helps to define your personal cultural identity.
 Consider explaining specific aspects of culture/personality and the item’s significance
 Writing should have a specific voice
 Consider the informal tone similar to “Ethnic Hash”
 Writing should be conscious of grammar, mechanics and spelling
 Writing should be typed or neatly handwritten.
Criteria
Description
(x2)
4
The writing uses vivid
words and phrases that
linger or draw pictures in
the reader's mind
includes details that
appeal to at least three of
the five senses (taste,
touch, sound, sight,
smell).
Connection
(x2)
A thorough and
sophisticated connection
is made between the
object and two or more
aspects of culture. The
writing sufficiently
explains how the object
reflects the writer’s
culture.
There are no errors in
grammar, spelling,
capitalization, or
punctuation.
Language &
Conventions
3
The writing uses details
that appeal to fewer than
three of the five senses.
Writer uses vivid words
and phrases that linger or
draw pictures in the
reader's mind, but
occasionally the words
are used inaccurately or
seem overdone.
A connection is made
between the object and
two aspects of culture.
The writing logically
explains how the object
reflects the writer’s
culture.
2
The writing uses a few
vague details that appeal
to only one of the five
senses. The writing uses
words that communicate
clearly, but the writing
lacks variety, punch or
flair.
1
The writing Includes no
details that appeal to one
of the five senses and
uses a limited vocabulary
that does not
communicate strongly or
capture the reader's
interest.
A vague connection is
made between the object
and one-two aspects of
culture. The writing
barely or illogically
explains how the object
reflects the writer’s
culture.
No connection is made
between the object or
aspects of culture. The
writing fails to explain
how the object reflects the
writer’s culture.
There are some errors;
however, these errors do
not distract the reader.
There are errors that
distract the reader.
There are serious errors
that interfere with the
reader's understanding of
the essay.
Total Possible Points: _______ /20
Due Date: Tuesday, September 8