The Crucible Essay Assignment 90 points
DUE DATES:
9/25: Thesis statement due: 9/25 on your Ipad or in hard copy form for class. 5 pts.
9/29: Outline with topic sentences for each supporting paragraph due on your iPad and
8:05 AM to turnitin.com 5 pts.
10/2: Final Draft due. Hard copy due in class and you need to submit it to
turnitin.com by 8:05 AM. Yes, you need a “Works Cited” page. 40 pts.
10/16 Essay return. Carefully read my feedback and start your revision.
10/24 Revised Draft due. You MUST turn in both your original essay with my
comments on it and your revised essay. Failure to turn in both will lead to 50% as a
grade. Electronic copy due on turnitin.com by 8:05 AM. 40 points
*Your paper will be considered late and marked down ten points if you do not have
the hard copy in class on the due date or if you fail to use turnitin.com. If you fail to
give me the hard copy or use turnitin.com at all, you will be given a 20/40.
The assignment: Choose one of the following essay prompts to answer. Your response
should be three pages in length (double spaced, of course). Ten writing guidelines apply
(you can find this document on HW Central in the Resources section.)
1. Fear can cause people to do things that they may not normally do. Discuss how
fear is affecting the characters in The Crucible.
2. Preserving one’s reputation is a prevalent theme in The Crucible. Examine three
characters in detail who are concerned with their reputations. How does this
concern affect how they act? How are their situations similar or different? Is a
good name more important than the truth?
3. Answer your own question. Your question must be approved by me.
*Make sure you have an ARGUMENT and are proving it in your essay, rather than
simply retelling the story.
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Evaluation:
Your paper will be graded according to the following parameters. Each is worth 10
percent of the paper grade:
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Thesis statement that makes a strong argument
Primary source quotes
Analysis of quotes
Logical progression and presentation of arguments
Proper citations and format, works cited page
Length, MLA heading, margins, font etc.
Proper word usage, sophisticated vocabulary
Proper sentence structure, varied sentences, writing style
Use of present tense, third person, and consistent verb tense
Conclusion that addresses the implications of your thesis
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