Essay Map Poster Assignment
Now that you have learned the parts of each paragraph in a
persuasive essay and how these parts work together, you need to
create a map that demonstrates your understanding.
Here are the basic requirements. Your map MUST:
 be no smaller than 8 1/2 by 11" (one sheet of paper), and no larger than 11" by 25 1/2"
(three standard sheets, side by side)
 contain the five paragraphs. Each paragraph must:
 Be the correct shape
 Contain labels for all of its parts, as seen in your notes
 Have the labels in correct format (all CAPS, with appropriate letters / numbers.
Example: Paragraph 1 has MIP-1, Each SIP has STEWE-1 and STEWE-2, etc.)
 have a key on the back of the map. The key must:
 define each of the nine abbreviations / terms used on the essay map in
COMPLETE sentences.
 EXPLAIN each part’s purpose IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
 EXPLAIN why some parts are connected to others (see below)
 EXPLAIN the shape of the paragraphs (WHY are they shaped that way?)
 Connect parts that are BASED ON (preview or review) one another (for example, a
line from BS-1 in the Intro, to MIP-1 in the first body paragraph, to BS-1 in the
Conclusion) Your definitions should explain why these ideas are connected!
 contain the title "Essay Map" at the top, center
 have the proper heading (name, date, period) in the top right corner
 attach THIS SHEET (with Self-Graded Rubric facing up) to the back of your MAP.
 Due Date: _________________
 Hints for success: Use your sample essay sheet (the “people blame others”
paragraphs) for a reminder as to how each body paragraph is organized. Also, make
sure you check your notes and your essay map sheets
Name:_______________________
Essay Map Poster Rubric:
4
3
Accuracy of
Excellent! All
Good job. Map and
layout, overall
labels and
labels are
design
connectors are
accurate. May
(Writes with
accurate and in
have a couple
focus,
proper format.
minor errors that
organization, and
Design shows
do not interfere
supporting details)
creativity and is
with showing that
easy to follow and you understand the
neat.
format.
Clarity of
Excellent! Each
Good. Each part is
definitions
part’s function is
defined accurately
(Writes with
explained clearly in in your own words,
focus,
your own words,
and you explain
organization, and
and you
which parts are
supporting details)
demonstrate a
based on other
solid understanding
parts. Good
of the format.
explanation of the
Explanation for
map’s shape.
paragraph shapes
is clear.
GUM: Grammar,
Excellent! Entire
Good. Few
usage and
key is in complete
mistakes, with all
mechanics
sentences, with no entries in complete
(uses standard
misspellings and
sentences. Some
English conventions
solid grammar.
minor errors that
in writing)
don’t affect
meaning.
Explanation for your self-scores:
Teacher Comments:
2
Shows some
understanding.
Most labels are
accurate, but may
miss a couple or
mis-number /
letter them. Some
connecting lines
may be inaccurate.
Definitions may be
brief, unclear, or
simply copied from
the notes. May be
unclear about
which parts are
based on other
parts, and/or did
not explain the
shapes of
paragraphs.
Fair. Has some
common errors
that proofreading
should catch, or
has some
incomplete
sentences.
Period:______
1
Does not
demonstrate
understanding.
Multiple errors in
labels, and/or no
connecting lines.
Design shape may
be wrong.
Definitions are
inaccurate, or so
incomplete / vague
that person is
unable to explain
how the map
works.
Errors interfere
with meaning. Has
many errors that
should have been
caught. Most of
key is in
incomplete
sentences.
Grading:
Category
Correct labels: 34 total, in 5 paragraphs. 1 pt each
Connecting Ideas: 7 lines total, 1 point each
Key: 9 abbreviations & definitions, in complete sentences. 2 pt ea.
Correct Shape of map
Correct heading
Correct Title
Max
34
7
18
3
2
2
Earned
Total:
66
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Bonuses and Negatives:
Creativity……………………………………………………………………………….+1-3
Each misspelled word………………………………………………………….-2
Incorrect format on labels (not capitalized)………………..-5
Missing this sheet……………………………………………………………….-5