E12: Macbeth Essay Feedback (18)

Comments and Observations #1 Error – Not following directions MLA Four direct quotes Thesis should be perfect and clearly align with the prompt (it must include a direct reference to both the future and the past)

Comments and Observations Quotes should be smoothly embedded within sentences and body paragraphs (they should not be left on their own) Choose the most effective quotes to support your argument Topic sentences should align with your thesis and act as an umbrella to the content of the paragraph (they should not be plot details) Avoid plot summary (I know the story)

Grading I spent over 13 hours grading and providing feedback on the Macbeth Essay My comments on your paper were written in order, and the feedback I provided is customized to your paper After reading your paper, I ask myself “Is this a satisfactory response to the writing prompt?” Yes, it’s at least a “C” (35/50 or higher) No, it’s a “D” or lower (34/50 and lower) If you don’t understand my feedback, ask

Class Average Period 2: 32 (64%)

Class Averages Period 3: 36 (72%) Period 5: 38 (76%) Period 7: 38 (76%)