english response journals
After reading Lamott’s “Shitty First Drafts” and Orwell’s “Why I Write,” respond to the following question in essay form:
In her essay, Lamott provides a glimpse into the truth of the writing life. Describe three â€lessons†about writing that you take away from her essay. Apply one or more of those lessons to the point(s) Orwell makes in his essay.
Guidelines for Response Journals:
- Will be typed in a Word document
- Will be 500 words minimum in length (add word count at end of journal)
- Will cite the relevant text using proper documentation (include Works Cited)
- Will have an original title along with the journal number
- Will use MLA format; one-inch margins, 12-point font, double spaced
Rubric
Response Journal Rubric
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | |||||
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Content |
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4.0 pts |
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Organization |
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3.0 pts |
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Style |
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2.0 pts |
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Conventions |
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1.0 pts |
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Total Points: 10.0 |