Does family support contribute to one’s personal development
Does family support contribute to one’s personal development
Does family support contribute to one’s personal development? Why do
people rebel from their families? Are individuals who have loving, supportive families
more or less likely to succeed in life? (If you choose this option, you must address
one or the other side of the issue, not both). Do children of immigrant parents have
more or less responsibilities growing up? (If you choose this option, you must
address one or the other side of the issue, not both).
ENG 1A Midterm (150 points)
See the bottom for submission requirements/instructions highlighted in blue
What do I need to do?
Read the midterm prompt and the primary text as indicated in this week’s module
Conduct additional research to find one more credible source to support your thesis
Write an outline with a counter argument and refutation based on your opinion and research
Write the midterm essay following the outline
Submit the midterm with an outline by the due date
What are assignment objectives?
Write an argumentative essay according to the guidelines discussed in class
Write a formal outline as indicated in class
Demonstrate a thorough understanding & reading of the texts
Develop and support an original thesis
Support a thesis statement with appropriate credible, textual evidence
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills through textual analysis
Display a strong understanding of basic MLA format as discussed thus far
Show a thorough understanding of a specific rhetorical mode (argumentative essay)
Write an essay using present tense
Conduct research in the school databases
Who’s the Audience?
You are writing this essay for your ENG 1A professor.
What’s the assignment prompt?
Choose one of the prompts below and write a 3 to 4 page essay in which you answer the prompt and support the thesis (answer) with a total of
four (4) pieces of evidence (direct quotations, summaries or paraphrases). Two (2) quotations must be from one of the essays in this week’s
reading assignment and two (2) pieces of evidence (direct quotations, summaries or paraphrases) must be from an additional, credible source
obtained through the school database.
Does family support contribute to one’s personal development?
Why do people rebel from their families?
Are individuals who have loving, supportive families more or less likely to succeed in life? (If you choose this option, you must address one or
the other side of the issue, not both).
Do children of immigrant parents have more or less responsibilities growing up? (If you choose this option, you must address one or the other
side of the issue, not both).
What are the Grading Requirements?
Ensure you do all the following on which your essay will be graded:
Write a thesis statement clearly answers the prompt, stating the causes or effects for the chosen option; no announcement thesis statements
Write an engaging and effective introduction that is creative and NOT a summary of the texts in question
Present a strong counter argument
Refute the counter argument with at least three points that are not referenced anywhere else in the essay
Ensure all paragraphs must have a topic sentence with ample support
Use textual evidence to support the thesis effectively
Don’t “quote to quote;” cite only the most important information that supports your thesis clearly
Explain how the textual evidence supports the thesis
Write at least three sentences of analysis for each piece of evidence used
Cite only the number of quotations required (4); don’t over cite
Implement appropriate MLA citation of quotations with appropriate analysis to show how the quote supports the thesis
Provide a Works Cited listing the sources used must be provided
Develop a strong conclusion that goes beyond simply summarizing what’s been said in the body but answers the “So what?”
W
rite a creative title that conveys the content of your essay; do NOT call it “Midterm” or simply title it after the prompt!
Who’s the Audience?
You are writing this essay for your ENG 1A professor.
What’s the assignment prompt?
Choose one of the prompts below and write a 3 to 4 page essay in which you answer the prompt and support the thesis (answer) with a total of
four (4) pieces of evidence (direct quotations, summaries or paraphrases). Two (2) quotations must be from one of the essays in this week’s
reading assignment and two (2) pieces of evidence (direct quotations, summaries or paraphrases) must be from an additional, credible source
obtained through the school database.
Does family support contribute to one’s personal development?
Why do people rebel from their families?
Are individuals who have loving, supportive families more or less likely to succeed in life? (If you choose this option, you must address one or
the other side of the issue, not both).
Do children of immigrant parents have more or less responsibilities growing up? (If you choose this option, you must address one or the other
side of the issue, not both).
What are the Grading Requirements?
Ensure you do all the following on which your essay will be graded:
Write a thesis statement clearly answers the prompt, stating the causes or effects for the chosen option; no announcement thesis statements
Write an engaging and effective introduction that is creative and NOT a summary of the texts in question
Present a strong counter argument
Refute the counter argument with at least three points that are not referenced anywhere else in the essay
Ensure all paragraphs must have a topic sentence with ample support
Use textual evidence to support the thesis effectively
Don’t “quote to quote;” cite only the most important information that supports your thesis clearly
Explain how the textual evidence supports the thesis
Write at least three sentences of analysis for each piece of evidence used
Cite only the number of quotations required (4); don’t over cite
Implement appropriate MLA citation of quotations with appropriate analysis to show how the quote supports the thesis
Provide a Works Cited listing the sources used must be provided
Develop a strong conclusion that goes beyond simply summarizing what’s been said in the body but answers the “So what?”
W
rite a creative title that conveys the content of your essay; do NOT call it “Midterm” or simply title it after the prompt!
