Description
1. Read “Why We Crave Horror Movies” (Links to an external site.), “Monstrous Beginnings”,“My Zombie, Myself: Why Modern… (Links to an external site.)”, (Links to an external site.) & “Fear of the Monster is Really a Kind of Desire” in Monsters: A Bedford Spotlight Reader
2. Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXBU0X_LuQI
3.Write your own argumentative analysis of why you think humans create monsters with two clear examples and at least TWO quotes from the readings.
- Please write this as an argument with the argument statement being the last sentence of the intro
- Support coming in the middle paragraphs
- The conclusion wrapping up your ideas
- Should write 500+ words
- If you have not written an essay recently, review Elements of an Essay
- Please include an in-text citation and Works Cited for any material you quote or paraphrase
4. Please make sure your response takes an argument stance, use 3rd person, and incorporates at least two quotes with proper MLA citation and Works Cited.
Critical Thinking Challenge Requirements
PAPER FORMAT: |
Challenge Requirements: |
Ø 500+ words Ø Hav: Name, Class, Date, Assignment, and Topic in the upper left-hand corner. Ø A title that is not GENERIC Ø Typed Ø Final turned in to turnitin.com Ø A works cited is required for all outside research & Sources Ø Use The Easy Writer to help with citations or OWL Purdue
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1. A thesis statement or controlling idea that takes a stand 2. Transitional topic sentences that are clear, provocative, and develop your thesis and provide unity in your essay 3. Body paragraphs that address the research questions 4. Some analysis of all your project 5. Strong sentences that are both grammatically correct and sophisticated 6. Use proper MLA formatting, in-text citations, and Works Cited entries. NOT having proper MLA citations will result in a 0/100 on the assignment. 7. Write in 3rdperson NOT first person. |
Rubric:
Critical Thinking Challenge #1 | ||
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Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
Assignment Requirements |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Introduction: |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good work 7 pts Needs Work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Thesis |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Transitions |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Points |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Information |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Explanation/Analysis |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Conclusion |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
Grammar and Sentence Variety |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work 6 pts Expectations not met 0 pts No Marks |
/ 10 pts |
MLA Citation & Formatting |
10 pts Exceeds Expectations 9 pts Excellent 8 pts Good Work 7 pts Needs work |