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Monsters in the

Making

English I PAP

Resource Packet With thanks and acknowledgement to Westwood High School, Ms. Kilfoyle, and Ms. Honore.

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Table of Contents

1. Tone Vocabulary List 5

2. Mythology Vocabulary List 6-8

3. Shakespeare Vocabulary List 9-13

4. Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary List 14-17

5. Foreign Words Vocabulary List 18

6. Their Eyes Were Watching God Vocabulary List 19-21

7. Transition Words 22

8. Extra Credit Information 23-24

9. Annotations Rubric 24

10. Turnitin.com Instructions 25

11. Paragraph Rubric 26

12. AP Literary Analysis Rubric 27

13. Expository Writing Rubric 28-29

14. STAAR/EOC 1 Expository Rubric 29

15. Writing Tracker 30-31

16. Vocabulary Tracker 32

17. MLA Formatting and Word Count 33

18. Words to Enrich Writing 34-37

19. Suffixes by Parts of Speech 38

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Tone List

Useful tone words that you should already know: Proud, furious, outraged, threatening, humble, concerned, disappointed, disbelieving, persuasive, learned, angry, casual, formal, cold, arrogant, depressed, desperate, disgusted, disinterested, enthusiastic, encouraging, fearful, happy, miserable, loving, joyful, joking, sad, shocking, sweet, uninterested, confident, harsh, innocent, pleasant, pleading, friendly, excited, tired, surprised, supportive, nervous, irritated.

Word Definition 1. elated When you are very, very happy about something

2. sympathetic When you are understanding of someone’s emotional state, compassionate

3. lighthearted When you are carefree and joyful

4. ceremonial When you are formal and respectful

5. flippant When you are in a serious situation but do not act seriously

6. critical When you always see the weaknesses or the problems with something

7. cynical When you doubt what someone is saying or when you doubt the goodness of mankind

8. indignant When you are offended or annoyed by unfair treatment

9. wrathful When you are extremely angry

10. soothing When you are trying to calm or comfort someone

11. morose When you are gloomy or depressed

12. somber When you are in a dark, serious, solemn, or gloomy mood

13. optimistic When you think positively about the future or find the good in situations (glass “half-full”)

14. pessimistic When you assume that the future will be negative or see only the bad (glass “half-empty”)

15. foreboding When you feel that something bad is about to happen

16. impartial When you express yourself without bias or stick to the facts

17. instructive When you are useful and informative

18. didactic When you are teaching someone something, likely in a condescending manner

19. detached When you are dispassionate or separated emotionally, aloof

20. candid When you are straightforward and open

21. effusive When you express feelings in an unrestrained or gushy manner (generally positive feelings)

22. condescending When you act in a way that is superior or snobby

23. haughty When you act in a way that arrogantly superior

24. authoritative When you speak in a commanding, confident, and assertive manner

25. judgmental When you criticize someone in thought or action for wrong doing

26. disdainful When you are rude because you look down on or do not like someone

27. callous When you act in an uncaring or cold-hearted way

28. malicious When you act in a cruel or unkind way that is intended to harm

29. obsequious When you are too eager to help or obey someone important

30. sincere When you say what you really feel or believe

31. reverent When you say something that shows a deep respect (almost religious)

32. sarcastic When you say the opposite of what you mean

33. bitter When you are angry or hurt because of bad experiences or unjust treatment

34. amused When you find something humorous or entertaining

35. reflective When you are in deep thought often about past experiences

36. clinical When you are coldly, efficiently detached or unemotional

37. solemn When you are acting in a serious or formal way or when you are reflecting sadly

38. patronizing When you treat someone with apparent kindness that reveals superiority

39. forthright When you are direct, outspoken, straightforward, and honest

40. flattering When you are complimentary or praising

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Mythology Vocabulary

Word POS Definition Sentence

1. distinction A noticeable difference, division Special honor or recognition, accomplishment

Those who are colorblind may find it difficult to make the distinction between orange and pink.

2. primitive Coming from an early time in the very ancient past Very simple, basic, lacking advancement or complexity

Although the wheel can be considered primitive, it still proves useful even today.

3. animated (to animate)

Endowed with life, alive Full of life and energy

On Valentine’s Day, Ms. Elmore has noticed that her students seem particularly animated.

4. eon A long span of geologic time (Informally) To a span of one billion years

Eons upon eons ago, the big bang occurred.

5. divinity (divine)

The state of being a deity (God or a god) A god or goddess The formal study of religion, theology

Regardless of what divinity an individual believes in or if one believes in any divinity, kindness should be a valued character trait.

6. primeval Very old or ancient (synonym of primitive) Basic and powerful

Unfortunately, cockroaches have been around since primeval times which suggests that they will continue to exist for many more eons.

7. filth A large and very unpleasant amount of dirt Something that is very offensive or disgusting

Although a few old fashioned elitists may consider graphic novels filth, Mouse and Persepolis earned the genre respect from many.

8. indisputable Impossible to question or doubt Edith Hamilton’s standing as an expert on classical mythology is indisputable.

9. alien Unfamiliar, different, strange From another country Too different to be acceptable or suitable

Although HSPVA may have felt alien to you at first, I’m certain that you have by now adjusted to this wonderfully weird environment.

10. semblance The state of being similar to something but not fully the same, likeness, image

The teacher regained some semblance of order after repeated requests for silence during the exam.

11. bestial Resembling or suggesting an animal or beast Very cruel, violent Lacking intelligence or reason

One might feel a bestial sense of satisfaction when gorging on one of those 17-inch bare bone ribs for sale.

12. consummation (consummate)

Completion, achievement, perfection After finishing your last final exam during your senior year, you will be overcome by a great since of consummation that should last up until your first day of college.

13. contend To argue or protest To compete

Although Argentina contended valiantly for the 2014 World Cup, Brazil was ultimately victorious.

14. ingenious Very smart or clever, marked by originality

Your solution to that last word problem was quite ingenious.

15. deity a god or goddess Ahura Mazda was the central deity in the ancient Iranian of religion, Zoroastrianism.

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16. omnipotent (omnipotence)

Having complete or unlimited power Teenagers often have a fabulous sense of omnipotence that adults unfortunately seem to lose with age and experience.

17. omniscient (omniscience)

Having complete or unlimited knowledge

Although it may seem otherwise at times, parents are not omniscient.

18. piteous Deserving or causing feelings of sympathy or pity

If you have never once found a book that you have enjoyed reading, you are leading a piteous experience and should ask Mrs. Cardenas for a recommendation immediately!

19. disconcerting (to disconcert)

Upsetting, embarrassing, confusing, surprising

The knowledge that people spend more than a billion dollars on tattoos in the United States alone is a bit disconcerting.

20. contemptible (contempt)

Not worthy of respect or approval (synonym of disdain)

Rather than finding difference contemptible, at PVA we rejoice in our differences as inspiration for our art.

21. suppliant Someone who pleads or asks Humbly imploring

If you bring brownies or donuts to school, you can expect for suppliants to appear around you in seconds.

22. amorous Having or showing strong feelings of sexual attraction or love

Please reserve any and all amorous activities for off campus locations and after school hours.

23. buccaneer A person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by doing things that are illegal or dishonest (a pirate!)

Although the movie Pirates of the Caribbean may have painted buccaneers in a positive light, please avoid law breaking and dishonesty.

24. pinnacle A high mountain top. The most important part of something

After hours of hiking, we finally reached the pinnacle, and the view was fabulous.

25. dwelling A house or shelter where people live Hobbit holes, although very basement like, sound like rather comfortable dwellings.

26. abode The place where someone lives Welcome to my humble abode.

27. domain The land that a ruler or a government controls An area of knowledge or activity

Under his honest and fair rule, the domain flourished. My domain is neuroscience; I’m not familiar with your branch of biochemical engineering.

28. diffuse to diffuse

Wordy and ill-organized Spread out, not concentrated To pour out or aloud to spread freely, to scatter

His argument was unconvincing and diffuse. The light in the forest was soft and diffuse. As soon as the heater kicked in, the warmth diffused throughout the room.

29. to dupe to deceive or trick He was easily duped by their blaring, unprofessional advertising, so he made a poor investment.

30. grandeur Greatness, magnificence, of good quality

In his senior show, his paintings captured the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.

31. implacable Not capable of being changed, immovable

When Ms. Elmore went to argue her property taxes, the tax appraiser was unfortunately implacable.

32. to venerate To respect, honor, or admire Ms. Elmore venerates many authors, including Joyce Carol Oates, John Irving, Zora Neale Hurston, and Michael Chabon.

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33. eminence eminent

Distinction (2nd definition), the state of being above other in rank or importance An area of high ground Successful, well-known and respected Conspicuous, standing out

Junot Diaz, a Dominican writer, has gained eminence in the past few years for The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Junot Diaz is now considered an eminent author.

34. inexorable Not able to be stopped or changed Her inexorable opinions made it difficult to hold a discussion with her about anything even remotely controversial.

35. embodiment to embody

The tangible or concrete form of an abstract contact An example of or expression of an idea To represent in a clear and obvious way

Although she gave appeared to be the embodiment of the perfect student, it was soon discovered that she had been using SparkNotes rather than actually reading the test. END OF THE WORLD.

36. beneficent Doing or producing good, beneficial, benevolent

Thanks to his beneficent work, there was a new homeless shelter ready to welcome those in need.

37. to beguile To trick or deceive, hoodwink To attract or interest someone

Although you may attempt to beguile Ms. Elmore into giving you a grade for late homework, she is likely to be inexorable.

38. raiment Clothing, garments He donned his best raiment in preparation for their first date.

39. malicious maliciously maliciousness

Harmful, showing a desire to injure Harmfully, in a manner intending harm Meanness, having ill intent

Her malicious comment had the intended effect; the child began to cry. s

40. shrewd Clever, mentally sharp or clear Her shrewd financial investments soon paid off, and she was able to take the vacation she had dreamed of for years.

41. zenith The strongest or most successful period of time The highest point

The zenith of Mayan civilization was in the Classic Period between 300 CE and 900 AD. The sun reached its zenith at noon.

42. patron A supporter or sponsor, someone who help sustains another individual or organization (think patronis)

His obituary mentioned that he had been a patron of the arts.

43. hearth The floor in front of or inside a fireplace Home, center of activity

He laid the freshly chopped logs on the hearth in preparation for a warm, homey New Year’s Eve.

44. lamentation to lament

An expression of sorrow or deep sadness, mourning To express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness

Lamentations abounded across various media platforms on May 28, 2014 when Maya Angelou died.

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Shakespeare Vocabulary Act 1 POS Modern Definition Shakespearean Usage Archaic/Obsolete

Definition

1. mutiny mutinous

Resistance to lawful authority, revolt Rebellious

“From ancient grudge break to new mutiny . . .” “You'll make a mutiny among my guests!”

Tumult, strife

2. strife Angry or violent disagreement, conflict, fight, struggle

“Whose misadventured piteous overthrows/Do with their death bury their parents' strife.”

Earnest endeavor

3. toil A long strenuous fatiguing labor To work very hard for a long time

“The which if you with patient ears attend,/What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend.”

Struggle, battle

4. tyrant A ruler who exercises oppressive, absolute power

“'Tis all one, I will show myself a tyrant: when I/have fought with the men, I will be cruel with the/maids, and cut off their heads.”

5. partisan A follower of a party with blind allegiance A soldier A weapon of the 16th and 17th centuries

“Clubs, bills, and partisans! strike! beat them down!”

6. profane

profanity

Having or showing disrespect for religious things To treat a holy place or object with disrespect, desecrate Disrespectful language

“Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace,/Profaners of this neighbour-stained steel . . .”

7. scorn

scornful

To refuse or reject To show disdain or contempt An expression of disdain or contempt Disdainful, superior, disparaging

“He swung about his head and cut the winds,/Who nothing hurt withal hiss'd him in scorn . . .”

8. fray To wear out or separate the threads of A disorderly fight, struggle or dispute

“O, where is Romeo? saw you him to-day?/Right glad I am he was not at this fray.”

To frighten away, scare

9. covert

covertly

Not openly shown, covered, sheltered Hiding place, shelter Secretly

“Towards him I made, but he was ware of me/And stole into the covert of the wood . . .”

10. augment To increase the size or amount of something, intensify

“Many a morning hath he there been seen,/With tears augmenting the fresh morning dew.”

11. vanity

vain

Inflated or excessive pride A dressing table A fashionable trifle or knickknack Prideful

“O any thing, of nothing first create!/O heavy lightness! serious vanity!”

12. brawl A noisy quarrel or fight To fight noisily, usually in a public place

“Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word,/By thee, old Capulet, and Montague,/Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets . . .”

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13. posterity All future generations “For beauty starved with her severity/Cuts beauty off from all posterity.”

14. hoodwink To deceive or trick (usually by false appearance), dupe

“We'll have no Cupid hoodwink'd with a scarf . . . ” Blindfold, hide

15. boisterous Very noisy and active in a lively way, rowdy, exuberant

“Is love a tender thing? it is too rough,/Too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like thorn.”

Coarse, durable, strong, massive

16. wanton Showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others, merciless, inhumane

“A torch for me: let wantons light of heart/Tickle the senseless rushes with their heels . . .”

Hard to control, undisciplined, mischievous

17. knave A dishonest or unscrupulous man “More light, you knaves; and turn the tables up, /And quench the fire, the room is grown too hot.”

A male servant, a man of humble birth or position

18. nuptial(s) Of or relating to marriage or a wedding A marriage or wedding, vows

“Tis since the nuptials of Lucentio,/Come pentecost as quickly as it will,/Some five and twenty years; and then we mask'd.”

19. disparage disparaging disparagement

To lower in rank or reputation, degrade Insulting, uncomplimentary, belittling Insult, degradation

“I would not for the wealth of all the town/Here in my house do him disparagement . . . ”

20. purge To make free of something unwanted, to get rid of To cause something to leave the body The often violent and sudden removal of people from an area, country, or organization

“Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs;/Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes;”

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21. invocation to invoke

The act of mentioning someone or something to support your ideas The act of asking for help or support, especially from a god To petition for help or support To call forth

“ . . . my invocation/Is fair and honest, and in his mistres s' name . . .”

22. discourse The use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas A long talk or piece of writing about a subject To talk about something especially for a long time

“She speaks yet she says nothing: what of that?/Her eye discourses; I will answer it.”

The capacity for orderly thought or procedure, rationality

23. to entreat entreaty

To ask or plead in a serious and emotional way A serious request for something

“Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,/Having some business, do entreat her eyes/To twinkle in their spheres

Negotiate, intercede

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till they return.”

24. peril Danger, the possibility of injury, risk “Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye/Than twenty of their swords:”

25. perjury

perjurer to perjure

The crime of telling a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth A person who lies under oath To lie under oath

“Thy dear love sworn but hollow perjury,/Killing that love which thou hast vow'd to cherish;”

26. impute To suggest that someone is guilty, to imply blame or responsibility

“My true love's passion: therefore pardon me,/And not impute this yielding to light love,/Which the dark night hath so discovered.”

27. repose To lay at rest A state of resting, peace, tranquility

“Good night, good night! as sweet repose and rest/Come to thy heart as that within my breast!”

To rely

28. procure To get possession of something by some action or effort, to find, to acquire

“Thy purpose marriage, send me word to-morrow,/By one that I'll procure to come to thee”

29. remedy

to remedy

A medicine or treatment that relieves pain A way of solving or correcting a problem To fix, solve, correct, or improve

“I'll to the friar, to know his remedy:”

30. intercession to intercede

A prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another To intervene, mediate, try to settle

“I bear no hatred, blessed man, for, lo,/My intercession likewise steads (helps) my foe.”

Act 3

31. minstrel A musical entertainer in the Middle Ages, musician

“what, dost thou make us minstrels? an/thou make minstrels of us, look to hear nothing but/discords:”

32. consort

to consort

Associate, spouse A group, assembly To keep company with

To make harmony, play To escort

33. apt Likely to do something Appropriate or suitable Quick to learn

“An I were so apt to quarrel as thou art, any man/should buy the fee-simple of my life for an hour and a quarter.”

34. discord Lack of agreement between people or ideas An unpleasant combination of musical notes

“Straining harsh discords and unpleasing sharps.”

35. dexterity

dexterous

The ability to use your hands skillfully or move gracefully Mental skill or quickness Skillful, clever

“It back to Tybalt, whose dexterity,/Retorts it.”

36. herald

An official messenger A sign that something will happen

“ . . . love's heralds should be thoughts . . .”

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to herald To announce or foreshadow something that will soon happen

37. jocund Gleeful, jolly, mirthful, gleeful, merry “Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day/Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops.”

38. loath

Reluctant, unwilling to do something

39. to loathe To hate, to dislike greatly, to detest “Prodigious birth of love it is to me,/That I must love a loathed enemy.”

40. fickle Changing often, erratic, unstable “O fortune, fortune! all men call thee fickle:/If thou art fickle, what dost thou with him./That is renown'd for faith? Be fickle, fortune;”

41. to vex vexed

To annoy or worry, to puzzle, to trouble or distress Annoyed, worried

“Love is a smoke raised with the fume of sighs;/Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes;/Being vex'd a sea nourish'd with lovers' tears:”

42. to abhor To dislike very much, loathe “O, how my heart abhors/To hear him named, and cannot come to him.”

43. conduit A pipe or tube through which something passes, a channel

“It rains downright./How now! a conduit, girl? what, still in tears?/Evermore showering?”

fountain

Act 4

44. inundation to inundate

An overflow or flood To cover, flood, overflow

“And in his wisdom hastes our marriage,/To stop the inundation of her tears;”

45. to slander slander slanderous

To make a false statement that causes someone else to look bad, to defame A false spoke statement Causing or intended to cause unjust injury

“In my behalf; my reputation stain'd/With Tybalt's slander,”

46. leisure leisurely

Freedom from activity or labor, relaxation, time when you are not working, ease Without hurrying or haste, slowly

“Are you at leisure, holy father, now;/Or shall I come to you at evening mass?”

47. to arbitrate arbitration arbiter

To settle an argument, to judge The process of settling an argument or disagreement, the hearing and determination of a case in controversy A judge, a person who decides a dispute

“Twixt my extremes and me this bloody knife/Shall play the umpire, arbitrating that/Which the commission of thy years and art/Could to no issue of true honour bring.”

Decide, determine

48. stark Have a very plan, often cold appearance, barren, desolate Unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience Very obvious, plain and easily seen

“Each part, deprived of supple government,/Shall, stiff and stark and cold, appear like death”

Strong, robust

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49. vault

to vault

An arched structure usually forming a ceiling or roof, arch A burial chamber To leap vigorously often using a hands or a pole

“Thou shalt be borne to that same ancient vault/Where all the kindred of the Capulets lie.”

50. to abate To become weaker, decrease in strength “If no inconstant toy, nor womanish fear,/Abate thy valour in the acting it.”

51. to lament lament lamentation

To express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness An expression of sorrow, wailing, crying in grief, especially for someone who has died An expression of great sorrow or deep sadness

“For though fond nature bids us an lament,/Yet nature's tears are reason's merriment.”

52. merriment Laughter and enjoyment, hilarity “For though fond nature bids us an lament,/Yet nature's tears are reason's merriment.”

Act 5

53. aloof Not involved with or friendly, distant, removed, detached

“Give me the light: upon thy life, I charge thee,/Whate'er thou hear'st or seest, stand all aloof . . .”

54. to strew To spread or scatter things over or on the ground, disseminate

“By heaven, I will tear thee joint by joint/And strew this hungry churchyard with thy limbs”

55. rite An act that is part of a ceremony, usually religious

“By one that I'll procure to come to thee,/Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite”

56. to beseech To beg urgently or anxiously, to request earnestly, to implore

“I must/hence to wait; I beseech you, follow straight.”

57. to gorge To eat large amounts of food, to fill completely Throat, stomach, belly

“Thou detestable maw, thou womb of death,/Gorged with the dearest morsel of the earth . . . “

58. to peruse To look at or read, to examine carefully, to study “In faith, I will. Let me peruse this face.”

59. auspicious inauspicious

Showing or suggesting that future success is likely, fortunate, lucky Unlucky, unfortunate

“Will I set up my everlasting rest,/And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars . . .”

60. to discern discernment

To detect with the eyes, to recognize The ability to see and understand, wisdom, insight

“To grubs and eyeless skulls? as I discern,/It burneth in the Capel's monument . . .”

61. menace to menace

A dangerous or harmful person, threat, danger To threaten, endanger

“My master knows not but I am gone hence;/And fearfully did menace me with death,/If I did stay to look on his intents.”

62. sepulcher A place of burial, tomb “Alack, alack, what blood is this, which stains/The stony entrance of this sepulchre?”

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Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary

Word POS Definition Example Simple

Part 1

1. venomous venom

poisonous, noxious malicious, ill-intentioned poison used to kill or injure a very strong feeling of anger or hatred

After that venomous public attack on his character, I wouldn’t trust him.

2. stolid stolidly

showing little or no emotion, not easily excited or upset, unemotional unemotionally

The butler responded to the duchess's constant demands with stolid indifference.

3. salamander a small animal that looks like a lizard with smooth skin and that lives both on land and in water a mythical animal having the power to endure fire without harm

In Matilda by Roald Dahl, Lavendar catches a salamander or newt and hides in in the Trunchbull’s drinking water.

4. to illuminate to supply with light to make clear and easier to understand

A university study has illuminated the problem

5. dimension the length, width, height, or depth of something, a measurement in one direction size or magnitude

She carefully measured each dimension of the room.

6. marionette a puppet moved by strings or wires Marionettes are often used in children’s theatre.

7. fringe a border made of hanging threads a narrow area along the edge of something an area of activity that is related to but not part of something

He was always on the fringes of their social scene.

8. to pulverize to crush, beat, or grind into powder to destroy or defeat completely

The lawn mower pulverizes grass clippings.

9. to accumulate accumulation

to gather or acquire gradually as time passes to increase gradually in amount as time passes increase or growth by accumulation

The accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking.

10. mallet a hammer with a large usually wooden head He used a large mallet to drive the stakes for the tent into the dry grammar.

11. melancholy a sad mood or feeling, dejection The bleakness of winter sometimes gives me cause for melancholy.

12. to distill to make a liquid pure by heating to take the most important parts of something and put them in a different and usually improved form

He has perfectly distilled the meaning of the holiday into a poem.

13. proboscis a long thin nose, snout, or trunk of some animals a person’s nose especially when it is very long or big

An elephant’s proboscis can lift up to 770 pounds.

14. trajectory the curved path along which something moves through air or space a path, progression, or line of development

In physics, you will calculate the trajectory of things that are thrown and things that fall like bananas that

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monkeys throw.

15. to ignite ignition

to set on fire, to cause to burn to give life or energy to, to kindle the act of causing something to start burning

The fire was ignited by sparks.

16. rollicking enjoyable in a lively or noisy way We had a rollicking good time.

17. to bombard bombardment

to attack with bombs or large guns an attack with concentrated artillery fire or bombs an attack with vigor and persistence

After her arrest, the journalists bombarded her with questions.

18. cacophony cacophonous

unpleasant loud sounds discordant, harsh-sounding

The sounds of barking dogs and sirens added to the cacophony on the streets

19. pantomime a way of expressing information or telling a story without words by using body movements and facial expressions (miming)

In the game of charades, one player uses pantomime to represent a word or phrase that the other players have to try to guess.

20. luminescence

luminescent

the creation of light by processes that do not involve heat or the light itself light-producing

We could see inside the cave even without a flashlight because of the luminescence coming from some of the fungus on the walls.

21. dictum a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea or rule

A doctor must follow the dictum of “First, do no harm.”

22. exploit

an exciting act or action, a notable deed Once famed as an actor, John Wilkes Booth is now remembered for a single exploit, his assassination of Lincoln.

23. figment something produced by the imagination Unable to find any tracks, I was forced to conclude that the shadowy figure had been a figment of my imagination.

24. drone one that lives on the labors of others a stingless male bee an unmanned aircraft a continuous low humming sound to make a continuous low hum

We could hear wasps droning in the garden.

25. proclivity a strong natural like for something that is usually bad

Ms. Elmore has a definite observable proclivity for coffee.

26. olfactory of, relating to, or connected with sense of smell

The role of perfume as an olfactory disguise is obvious.

27. pedestrian

no interesting or usual, commonplace a person going on foot, walker

Stop! Don’t hit the pedestrian!

28. jargon the language used for a particular activity or by a particular group of people

Although lawyer jargon just confused me.

29. to quibble quibble

to argue or complain about small, unimportant things a small complaint or criticism usually about something unimportant

Don't quibble with your brother over who gets to sit in front.

30. odious causing hatred or strong dislike It was one of the most odious crimes of recent history.

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31. heresy

heretic

a belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief or opinion of a particular religion someone who believes something that goes against accepted beliefs, dissenter, nonconformist

Galileo was condemned as a heretic for supporting Copernicus's thesis that the earth revolves around the sun and not vice versa.

32. sieve a kitchen tool that has many small holes and that is used to separate small particles from larger ones

The contents of the pot are then filtered through a sieve lined with finely woven cotton or silk.

33. retaliation to retaliate

repayment (as an injury) in kind to revenge, to return like for like

After the company announced plans to reduce benefits, the union threatened to retaliate by calling for a strike.

34. insidious causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed

Most people with this insidious disease have no idea that they are infected.

35. to devour to eat up greedily or ravenously to enjoy avidly

He devoured everything on his plate.

36. refuge shelter or protection from danger or trouble a place that provides shelter

Hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge.

37. manifest to manifest manifestation

able to be seen, clearly shown to show something clearly a sign that shows something clearly an appearance or materialization

The portrait of a mother and child was regarded as the very manifestation of her maternal love.

38. to invigorate to give life and energy to (someone), animate, stimulate

A brisk walk in the cool morning air always invigorates me

39. verbiage speech or writing that contains too many words or that uses words that are more difficult than necessary

The editor removed some of the excess verbiage from the article.

40. to rebut

rebuttal

to prove (something) is false by using arguments or evidence, to refute proof against an argument

Her lawyer attempted to rebut the witness's testimony.

41. to writhe to twist your body from side to side She lay on the floor, writhing in pain.

42. oblivion

oblivious

the state of having forgotten the state of being unconscious or unaware the state of being destroyed not conscious or aware, lacking memory unware or unconscious of

The out-of-state motorist claimed to be oblivious of the local speed limit, even though the signs must have been hard to miss.

43. to converge to move toward one point and join together, to meet, to unite

Students converged in the parking lot to say goodbye after graduation.

44. pedant

pedantic

a person who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor detail unimaginative, dull in a manner that shows off one’s learning

I hate to sound like an old pedant but this is the normal definition of ' unpredictable ' not ' random ' .

45. to prattle to talk for a long time about something unimportant, to prate, to babble

They prattled on into the night, discussing school, music, and friends.

46. phoenix a magical bird in ancient stories that lives According to Dumbledore in Harry

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for 500 years before it burns itself to death and then is born again from its ashes

Potter, a phoenix is a very loyal pet.

47. pyre a pile of wood for burning a dead body In Norse funerals, the dead Viking was often placed on a ship that functioned as a pyre.

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Foreign Words in English

Word POS Definition Example

1. de facto (Latin)

adj. adv.

And what of the plastic red bench, which has served as his de facto home for the last 15 years and must by now be a collector’s item? (NY Times)

2. vis-à-vis (French)

adv. prep.

It’s going to be a huge catalyst in moving the whole process forward and it really strengthens the U.S. position vis-a-vis our trading partners (Yahoo! News)

3. status quo (Latin)

n.

Bush believes that the status quo — the presence in a sovereign country of a militant group with missiles capable of hitting a U.S. ally — is unacceptable. (Washington Post)

4. per se (Latin) adv.

The mistake it made with the Xbox is that there is no game console market per se; there are PlayStation, GameCube, and Xbox markets. (PCMag.com)

5. ad hoc (Latin)

adj. adv.

The World Bank’s board on Friday ordered an ad hoc group to discuss the fate of President Paul Wolfowitz (CNN)

6. carte blanche (French)

n.

We gave the decorator carte blanche to furnish the house. (Merriam-Webster)

7. tête-à-tête (French)

adj. n. adv.

She met or dined with Tony Blair at least 30 times between 1998 and 2007, including three times tête-à-tête. (Independent)

8. tabula rasa (Latin)

n.

When a child is born, he or she is considered a tabula rasa, just waiting to be filled.

9. quid pro quo (Latin)

n.

The pardon was a quid pro quo for their help in releasing hostages. (Oxford Dictionary)

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Vocabulary

Word POS Definition Sentence

Chapters 1-10

1. resignation to resign*

The act of giving up a job or position The feeling that something unpleasant can’t be changed To quit, to give up one’s position

The manager received resignations from three members of the staff.

2. sodden* Very heavy and wet, soaked After soaking them in gravy, the biscuits were sodden and delicious.

3. pugnacious* Showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue

There's one pugnacious member on the committee who won't agree to anything.

4. consolation to console *

Something that reduces sadness or disappointment, a comfort To alleviate or lessen grief or sadness

His kind words were a consolation to me after I lost my grandfather.

5. to dilate dilation

To become larger or wider Expansion, enlargement

In low light, your pupil dilates to allow for more light to enter and therefore better vision.

6. to desecrate* desecration

To damage or treat with disrespect, to profane Destruction or disrespect of something sacred

The vandals were accused of desecrating graves by tagging the stones with spray paint.

7. lavish* to lavish

Giving or using a large amount of something, decadent Having a very rich and expensive quality To gift in excess or profusion

Filling her apartment with flowers was a lavish and somewhat cliché display of his affection.

8. incredulous* Doubtful, skeptical, unwilling to believe something

When you announced that zombies were real, I was understandably incredulous.

9. jurisdiction* The power, right, or authority to interpret or apply the law The area within which a particular system of laws is used

The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses that occur within their designated districts.

10. metropolis* A very large or important city Houston is definitely a metropolis.

11. brazen* Bold, acting or done in an open and shocking way, unafraid of shame or embarrassment Made of brass

He exhibited a brazen disregard for other people's feelings by broadcasting his unwanted opinions about others.

12. tangible* intangible

Easily seen or recognized, able to be touched or felt Not made of a physical substance, unable to be touched

There is no tangible evidence to support her claim that she was elsewhere at the time of the crime.

13. temerity* The quality of being confident or unafraid of danger, recklessness

Although the car accident was horrible, it was not unexpected because Bobby was known for his temerity.

14. laceration* to lacerate

A deep cut or tear of the flesh To cut or tear, to wound

The broken glass caused severe lacerations on his feet.

15. dissolution to dissolve*

The act of officially ending a marriage, organization, or agreement To officially end something (marriage, organization, etc.)

The dissolution of their relationship was difficult for her to face after their two wonderful years of dating.

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To cause to disperse or disappear, destroy, melt

16. conjecture*

to conjecture

An opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence, an inference To form an opinion or idea without proof, guess

Although nothing is known for sure, the biography includes conjectures about the writer's earliest ambitions.

17. surly* Rude and unfriendly, menacing or threatening

HE went about his chores in a surly huff, totally annoyed that he was stuck at home on this beautiful Saturday.

18. peeve* peeve(s)

To annoy, aggravate, or bother Something that annoys someone, annoyance

She is constantly peeved by his habit of humming show tunes while she is trying to focus on her work.

19. to cow

To make someone too afraid to do something, to destroy the resolve or courage of

I refuse to be cowed by their threats.

20. fractious* Causing trouble, hard to manage or control Full of anger and disagreement

For their family, monopoly always proved a fractious game because John always won, and he was not a humble winner.

21. eulogy* to eulogize

A speech that praises someone who has died To praise someone (usually who has died)

He delivered a moving eulogy at his father's funeral.

22. decorum* Correct or proper behavior that shows respect and good manners, etiquette, politeness

When he belched loudly at the table it became clear that he had no sense of decorum.

23. ponderous* Very boring or dull Slow or awkward because of weight and size

Although many find Moby Dick to be ponderous because of its length and the difficulty of the language, it is considered one of the Great American Novels.

24. sullen* Angry or unhappy, gloomy, silent, somber Sullen and bored at his in-laws' house, he couldn't wait for the holidays to end.

Chapters 7-20

25. to prostrate* prostrate

To make weak or powerless (often oneself) Stretched out with one’s face on the ground in adoration or submission, lying flat

The police found the body in a prostrate position.

26. to commiserate*

To express sadness, sympathy, or compassion

The players commiserated over their loss in the championship game.

27. ostentatious* Displaying wealth, knowledge, etc. in a way that is mean to attract attention, admiration, and envy

When he goes on dates, he wears an ostentatious diamond ring on his little finger.

28. to transfigure*

To change the appearance of something or someone

Married life has seemingly transfigured his formerly aimless existence.

29. futility futile*

Uselessness, a useless act or gesture Having no result or effect, pointless or useless

All our efforts proved futile.

30. abyss abysmal*

A hole so deep or a space so great that it cannot be measured, a bottomless pit, a deep gulf Extremely poor or bad

Looking down at the dark ocean from the ship's rail, the cruise passenger felt as though he was staring into an abyss.

31. languid Lacking strength, energy, or activity They proceeded at a languid pace

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to languish* To continue for a long time without activity or progress

because they had nowhere to be and nothing to do.

32. predecessor* A person who had a job or position before someone else or an ancestor

Today's computers are much faster than their predecessors were.

33. scoundrel* A cruel or dishonest person, a rascal Some scoundrel stole my wallet.

34. to dwindle* To gradually become smaller or less, to shrink

Our energy dwindled as the meeting dragged on.

35. horde* A large group of people, a swarm *Unlike most of our vocab, this word has Turkic origins and is technically the term for a political subdivision of central Asian nomads

A horde of excited people waited in line to see Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on its opening night.

36. transient* transient

Not lasting long or staying long in one place, fleeting, temporary, transitory A person who does not have a permanent home, migrant

Before agriculture became popular, communities were smaller and transient.

37. to maul* maul

To beat, bruise, handle roughly, attack and injure A heavy hammer

A bear killed one hiker and badly mauled the other.

38. to emanate*

To come out from a source, to send something out, emit, to release, to discharge

Good smells emanated from the kitchen while dessert was baking.

39. sacrilege* sacrilegious

The act of treating a holy place or object disrespectfully Profane, degraded

They accused him of committing a sacrilege when he let his bodily functions take control during the ceremony.

40. homage* Respect or honor, something that is done to honor someone or something else, tribute

The poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services.

41. to smite past tense-smote past participle-smitten

To hurt, kill, or punish; to hit very hard To captivate or take one’s attention

He vowed that he would use his father’s armies to smite his enemy.

42. seraph* plural-seraphim

An angel (of the highest rank in Christianity)

In his dream, an enormous winged seraph appeared to him.

43. cherub* plural-cherubim

An angel (usually depicted by a child with wings)

Cherubim rather than seraphim typically appear on corny Valentine’s Day cards.

44. trifle* to trifle

Something that does not have much value To talk in a jesting or mocking manner, to treat someone or something as unimportant, to toy with

She spent a significant amount of money on trifles such as hair bands and hair ties.

45. deft * deftly

Skillful and clever, dexterous Skillfully, with dexterity

The photographer is known for her deft use of lighting.

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TRANSITION WORDS

Time Place Idea Extending elaboration by comparing

Extending elaboration by contrasting

Extending elaboration by emphasizing/clarifying

Extending elaboration by adding another example

after, afterward, at first, as before, finally, immediately, later, next, now, previously, soon, then

above, ahead, among, beyond, down, elsewhere, farther, here, in front of, in the background, near, nearby, next to, there

first, second, third, similarly, as, in the same way, for instance, likewise, however, consequently, as a result

as, at the same time, by comparison, equally, in the same manner, likewise, similarly

although, and yet, as, as though, at the same time, but, in contrast, conversely, even so, unlike, even though, however, in spite of, instead of, neither, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the other hand, provided that, though, unfortunately, whereas, yet

especially, for instance, in fact, indeed, that is, in other words

moreover, most important, now, so , additionally, again, also, especially, in addition, in fact, last, again, also, besides, equally important, furthermore, similarly, in contrast

Transition list from Crafting Expository Argument by Michael Degen

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Extra Credit Reading

Each six weeks, students are given the opportunity to read the extra credit book assigned. They will then have three options or three levels of extra credit to choose from.

Level 1: Answer a basic free response question to assess general knowledge and understanding of the text (2 point on six week grade).

Level 2: Compare/contrast the extra credit book to one of the texts we have covered in class (3 points on six week grade).

Level 3: Produce an artistic work that expresses the message that the author is trying to convey about monsters in the outside work. Write a defense or explanation that connects your artistic piece to the outside reading book (5 points on six week grade).

Six Weeks Quiz Dates *Tentative

Book/Text Assigned

1 9/25/15 “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

2 10/30/15 The Life of Pie by Yann Martel

3 12/11/15 Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

4 2/5/15 Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

5 3/24/15 Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue

6 5/13/15 The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

If at this point you are asking yourself, how will I be graded? Here are your rubrics! Level I: Prove Knowledge

Points Earned

0 1 2

Description Inadequate. Does attempt to answer questions. Mostly plot summary with one or two details. Attempts analysis but may contain inaccuracies. Begins to prove knowledge.

Sufficient. Student demonstrates clear knowledge of text. Includes details and answers questions. May contain superficial analysis.

Exemplary. Student shows in depth understanding and analysis of the text. Answers are thorough, detailed, persuasive, and profound.

Level II: Connect Meaningfully to In-Class Text

Points Earned

0 1 2 3

Description Unsuccessful. Inaccurate. Does not address the prompt. Does not make any meaningful connection between the texts. Does not prove knowledge of either the in-class text or the extra-credit text. Does not include any analysis of the texts, merely plot summary. Evidence is lacking entirely.

Inadequate. Partially addresses the prompt. Does attempt to make a connection between the texts, but is superficial. Mostly plot summary but with some weak/inaccurate analysis of the connections between the texts. Evidence is limited and only partially successful. Begins to prove knowledge of the in-class and extra-credit texts.

Sufficient. Student demonstrates clear understanding of the prompt and makes meaningful connections between the texts. Response includes specific details/quotes which support student's argument. May contain superficial analysis. Proves adequate knowledge of the texts.

Exemplary. Student addresses the prompt in a way which shows in depth understanding and analysis of the texts. Connections between the texts are supported with persuasive evidence. Analysis is thorough, detailed, and thought-provoking. Proves a profound understanding of the texts.

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Level III: Connect Meaningfully to Monster Theme through Art Area

Total Points: _____/2=_____

Quizzes will only be offered before school at 7:15 AM or during lunch on the days designated in the table above. If

you will be absent, you must arrange with Ms. Elmore ahead of time.

Annotations Rubric

Grade 0 50 85 100

Description

Insufficient. Annotations are disconnected from the text and seem hasty. May have a “where’s Waldo?” feel. May have only followed big OR little question but not both. Student may have annotated less than half the text annotated.

Inconsistent. Some annotations are disconnected from the text. More than half of the text has been annotated but annotations are incomplete. Annotations attempt to answer both big and little question but are infrequent or sporadic.

Sufficient. Annotations are consistent and complete. Inferences go below the surface. Big and little question annotations permeate throughout. Annotations demonstrate a thoughtful discussion of and with the text.

Thorough. Annotations are insightful and impressive. Inferences prove depth of thought, analytical skill, and keen powers of observation. The student is ready to write about the text using annotations.

Points Earned

0-1 2-3 4-5

Artistic Product Description

Inadequate. Partially addresses the prompt's artistic task. Completed with a moderate level of craft. Limited/superficial conceptual foundation in the text's commentary on the monster theme.

Sufficient. Addresses the prompt's artistic task. Completed with a strong level of craft. Clear conceptual foundation in the text's commentary on the monster theme.

Exemplary. Profoundly addresses the prompt's artistic task. Completed with a strong level of craft. Profound conceptual foundation in the text's commentary on the monster theme

Written Analysis of Artistic Product Description

Inadequate. Only partially addresses the prompt. Partially analyzes the artistic piece's depiction and/or interpretation of the text's commentary on the monster theme. Analysis is superficial. Evidence is limited and partial.

Sufficient. Addresses the prompt. Analyzes the artistic piece's depiction and/or interpretation of the text's commentary on the monster theme. Analysis is clear, though it may be limited. Evidence is adequate.

Exemplary. Addresses the prompt in a thought provoking way. Deeply analyzes the artistic piece's depiction and/or interpretation of the text's commentary on the monster theme. Analysis is profound. Evidence is abundant.

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Turnitin.com Instructions

Create a turnitin.com account.

Go to the website www.turnitin.com.

Click “Create Account” in the top right hand corner of the page.

On the next page, click student.

Use your class section or class ID (to the right), your class enrollment password (hspvastudent), your first and last name, and your personal email address to create an account.

Write down the password on your English resource packet.

Ms. Elmore will not be able to look this up for you if you forget.

Enroll in the appropriate class period.

Click on the period number.

Submit your essay.

Log in.

On your class homepage, find the appropriate assignment.

Click the blue “Submit” button for this assignment.

Next to “Submit” in the top left hand corner of the page, make sure it says “Single File Upload.”

Input the title of your essay in the “Submission Title” blank.

Click “Choose from this Computer.”

Select your file.

Click “Upload.”

Click “Confirm.”

Congrats! Now you may log out!

You should receive an email confirming your submission.

Reset your password.

Go to the website www.turnitin.com.

Click on “Log In.”

Below the username and password entry boxes, click “Reset Password.”

Enter your email address and last name.

Then check your email for further instructions.

If you have forgotten your email address, please email Mrs. Vestal at relmore@houstonisd.org. Download a submitted document.

Log in.

Click on the class period.

To the right of the assignment, click the downward pointing arrow.

Click “originally submitted format.”

If the document appears in the bottom left corner of your screen, click on it to open.

Immediately save this document somewhere onto the computer/flashdrive.

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10265729 Period 2

10265731 Period 3

10265735 Period 4

10265745 Period 7

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Jane Schaffer Paragraph Writing Rubric

Element 0 1 2 3

Thesis X2

Inaccurate or absent. Fails to take a stand or make an argument on the prompt. Fails to include TAG.

Partially answers prompt. May be lacking answer to big or little question. Position made be vague, unclear, or a statement of fact. May not include TAG.

Takes a clear and plausible position and fully answers the prompt both the big and little question answered. Includes TAG.

Takes a clear, insightful, and complex position on the prompt. Includes an insightful answer to the big question and a sufficient answer of the little question. Includes TAG.

Evidence X2

Insufficient or absent. Fails to prove entire assertion.

All pieces of evidence are present and clearly support thesis. Thesis is adequately proven.

Well-chosen evidence persuasively defends all parts of thesis.

Commentary X2

Insufficient or lacking entirely. (1:1) or (1:0).

Only one or two chunks of commentary are effective. Commentary may be only summary or restatement. May not be connected to the thesis. The reader must do the work.

Inferences and analysis are plausible and effective. Student has begun to “read between the lines” but could push further. Alludes to both the big and little question.

Inferences and analysis are original and insightful. May exceed expectations of (1:2). Student demonstrates deep understanding of text by saying what the evidence doesn’t state directly.

Embedded and Cited Evidence

All quotations are inaccurately embedded or dropped into text. Citations are missing.

An attempt has been made to embed evidence but may not be grammatically correct (2-3 punctuation errors). Citations may also include grammatical errors.

Student has successfully embedded their evidence but quotations may be too long or student may only have used signal phrase to accomplish this task. Citations are present. May contain 1 punctuation error.

Quotations smoothly and efficiently embedded using sentence parts. Only the necessary evidence has been included. Citations are present. No punctuation errors exist.

Writing Rules

No effort has been made to follow writing rules or repeated errors exist.

Inconsistent but an effort has clearly been made. May have 2-3 errors.

Inconsistent but an effort has clearly been made to follow rules. May contain some awkwardness and 1-2 errors.

Consistently and artfully follows writing rules to create a sophisticated and formal tone.

Grades relative to score are subject to change.

100=24 23=95 22=90 21=85 20=80 19=75 18=70 17=65 16=60 15=55 14=50 13> Rewrite

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Literary Analysis Rubric A MODIFIED VERSION OF AP® ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION SCORING GUIDELINES

The score reflects the quality of the essay as a whole—its content, style and mechanics. Students are rewarded for what they do well. The score for an exceptionally well-written essay may be raised by 1 point above the otherwise appropriate score. In no case may a poorly written essay be scored higher than a 3.

9–8 These essays offer a persuasive analysis of the author’s use of literary techniques to develop complex

meanings and ultimately theme. These essays offer a range of interpretations; they provide convincing readings of the significance of the passage and the author’s use of literary elements. They demonstrate consistent and effective control over the elements of composition, in language appropriate to the analysis of prose. Textual references are apt and specific. Though they may not be error-free, these essays are perceptive in their analysis and demonstrate writing that is clear and sophisticated, and in the case of a score of 9, especially persuasive.

7–6 These competent essays offer a reasonable analysis of the author’s use of literary techniques to develop

the complex meanings and theme. They are less thorough or less precise in their discussion of the significance of the passage and the author’s use of literary elements, and their analysis of the relationship between the two is less convincing. These essays demonstrate the student’s ability to express ideas clearly, making references to the text, although they do not exhibit the same level of effective writing as the 9–8 responses. Although essays scored 7–6 are generally well written, those scored a 7 demonstrate more sophistication in both substance and style.

5 These essays may respond to the assigned task with a plausible reading of the author’s use of literary

techniques to develop the significance of the story’s end, but they may be superficial in their analysis of those meanings. They often rely on paraphrase, but paraphrase that contains some analysis, implicit or explicit. Their analysis of the passage’s significance or of the author’s techniques may be vague, formulaic or minimally supported by references to the text. There may be minor misinterpretations of the passage. These essays demonstrate some control of language, but the writing may be marred by surface errors. These essays are generally not as well conceived, organized or developed as 7–6 essays.

4–3 These lower-half essays fail to offer an adequate analysis of the passage. The analysis may be partial,

unconvincing or irrelevant, or it may ignore the complexity of the meanings attributed to the passage or the author’s use of techniques. Evidence from the passage may be slight or misconstrued, or the essays may rely on paraphrase only. The writing often demonstrates a lack of control over the conventions of composition: inadequate development of ideas, accumulation of errors, or a focus that is unclear, inconsistent or repetitive. Essays scored a 3 may contain significant misreading and/or demonstrate inept writing.

2–1 These essays compound the weaknesses of those in the 4–3 range. Although some attempt has been

made to respond to the prompt, the student’s assertions are presented with little clarity, organization or support from the excerpt. These essays may contain serious errors in grammar and mechanics. They may offer a complete misreading or be unacceptably brief. Essays scored a 1 contain little coherent discussion of the passage.

0 These essays do no more than make a reference to the task.

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Expository Writing Rubric

The score should reflect a judgment of the essay’s quality as a whole. Remember that students had only 40 minutes to read and write; the essay, therefore, is not a finished product and should not be judged by standards appropriate for an out-of-class assignment. Evaluate the essay as a draft, making certain to reward students for what they do well. All essays, even those scored 8 or 9, may contain occasional lapses in analysis, prose style or mechanics. Such features should enter into the holistic evaluation of an essay’s overall quality. In no case may an essay with many distracting errors in grammar and mechanics be scored higher than a 2. _______________________________________________________________________________ Persuasive

9 Essays earning a score of 9 meet the criteria for a score of 8 and, in addition, are especially sophisticated in

their argument, thorough in their development or particularly impressive in their control of language. These essays may use his or her unique world perspective to connect to ideas in interesting ways. Effective

8 Essays earning a score of 8 effectively argue a position on the prompt’s assertion and show thorough

understanding of the expository writing task. The writer establishes a clear thesis statement and all ideas are strongly related to the thesis and are focused on the topic specified by the prompt. The evidence and explanations used are well-chosen, specific and convincing, and the argument is especially coherent and well developed, especially through logical & controlled progression of ideas. The prose demonstrates a consistent ability to control a wide range of the stylized elements of effective writing including: purposeful & precise word choice; consistent tone; purposeful & varied sentences, but the writing is not necessarily flawless.

7 Essays earning a score of 7 meet the criteria for a score of 6 but provide a more complete explanation, more

thorough development or a more mature prose style. Adequate

6 Essays earning a score of 6 adequately argue a position on the prompt’s assertion. Though there may be

minor lapses in focus, the writer uses a clear thesis statement and most subsequent ideas are related to this thesis. The evidence and explanations used are original, appropriate and sufficient, and the argument is adequately developed and coherent. Although minor errors may be evident, they do not detract from the fluency of the writing or the clarity of the essay; the writing may contain lapses in diction or syntax, but generally the prose is clear.

5 Essays earning a score of 5 argue a position on the prompt’s assertion. The evidence or explanations used

are appropriate, but may be uneven inconsistent or limited. The writing may contain lapses in diction or syntax, but it usually conveys the student’s ideas. Inadequate

4 Essays earning a score of 4 inadequately argue a position on the prompt’s assertion and demonstrate a

limited understanding of the expository writing task. The evidence or explanations used may be inappropriate, insufficient or less convincing. The development of these ideas and evidence may be minimal or superficial in thought or the writer’s progression of ideas may not be logical or controlled. The argument may be inadequately developed or have lapses in coherence. The prose generally conveys the student’s ideas but may be less consistent in controlling the elements of effective writing.

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3 Essays earning a score of 3 meet the criteria for a score of 4 but demonstrate less success in arguing a

position on the prompt’s assertion. The essays may show less maturity in control of writing. Little Success

2 Essays earning a score of 2 demonstrate little success in arguing a position on prompt’s assertion and

demonstrate a lack of understanding of the expository writing task. These essays may misunderstand the prompt, only weakly connect to the prompt, or substitute a simpler task by responding to the prompt tangentially with inappropriate, vague, or insufficient examples, with unrelated, inaccurate or inappropriate explanation. The prose often demonstrates consistent weaknesses in writing, such as grammatical problems, a lack of development or organization, or a lack of coherence and control. An essay scoring a 2 may be unacceptably brief.

1 Essays earning a score of 1 meet the criteria for a score of 2 but are undeveloped, especially simplistic in

their explanation and argument, weak in their control of language or especially lacking in coherence and development.

0 Indicates an on-topic response that receives no credit, such as one that merely repeats the prompt.

— Indicates a blank response or one that is completely off topic.

STAAR or EOC 1 Expository Rubric (Condensed)

Score Point 1 Score Point 2 Score Point 3 Score Point 4

inappropriately organized or unorganized

thesis statement is unclear or nonexistence

fails to maintain focus

examples and details are inappropriate or insufficient

little or no command of conventions (spelling, grammar, etc.)

organizational structure is evident but not ideal

thesis is weak or somewhat unclear

mostly maintains focus

examples and details are brief or partially presented

partial command of conventions

organizational structure is appropriate

establishes a clear thesis

focused, logical, controlled

examples and details are specific and appropriate

adequate command of conventions

organizational structure is particularly well suited to the expository task

thesis is clear

essay is unified and coherent

examples and details are specific and well chosen

consistent command of conventions

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Writing Tracker

Student Name: __________________________ Period: __________

Date Type of Writing (DCQ, lit. analysis etc.)

Stengths (+) Weaknesses (-) Grade/ AP Score

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Date Type of Writing (DCQ, lit. analysis etc.)

Stengths (+) Weaknesses (-) Grade/ AP Score

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Vocabulary Tracker Student Name: ___________________Date: __________Period: ________

Date:

Words Missed:

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R

A

D

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MLA Formatting and Style Guide General Instructions

Standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper. Double-space Font: Times New Roman or Calibri 12 pt. font (size) 1 inch margins on all size Indent the first line of paragraphs using TAB Use italics throughout your essay for the titles of longer works Quotations around titles of longer works. After introducing the author by his or her full name, refer to the author by his or her last name.

Header Hints and Example

Do not actually use the official header space.

Do double space the header.

Do NOT put a comma after the day. DO put the day before the month.

Student Name Mrs. Vestal English I 5 August 2015

Title Your title should introduce the central theme or idea of your essay

Include the author’s full name if it is a literary analysis essay.

Be informative and sophisticated (not corny).

Word Count We care about word count for two reasons:

1. The English I EOC exam will be taken online. The essays and short answer questions will be limited by character count:

a. STAAR Expository Essay-1,750 characters (with spaces) b. STAAR Short Answer Questions-675 characters (with spaces)

2. Good writing is precise. This means we will be working to eliminate the wordiness of our writing. Looking at the word count is one way to do this.

How to find the word count:

In Microsoft Word, click on the “Review” tab at the top of the page.

On the far right of the “Review” tab, there is an icon that says “Word Count” in the “Proofing” section.

Click on this icon. When the window pops up, look at the “Word Count (with spaces)” number.