1. 10th Grade Assessment
All Pittsford 10th graders will write a common assessment Wednesday and Thursday.
You will receive two open ended prompts about themes covered in English 10 this year.
You will address each prompt with a well-constructed paragraph.
Two prompts. Two paragraphs.
You will use 2-3 texts you read in class this year in your paragraphs.

2. A few other details
You don’t have to bring anything but a blue or black pen.
This is an in-class assignment.
You may not use the books or bring notes from home.
Your teacher will collect all work at the end of class Wednesday and return it to you on Thursday.
Both paragraphs are due at the end of class on Thursday.
Those students with extended time must complete both paragraphs by Thursday at 3:05.

3. Each “Well-Constructed Paragraph” should:
Thoroughly and thoughtfully respond to the prompt.
Include a clear, interesting topic sentence.
The “controlling idea” for your paragraph.
Include ample and specific evidence from books you read this year.
Quotations are not necessary.
Avoid plot summary.
Analyze, Interpret, and Explain.
Transition smoothly from one idea to the next.
Close appropriately.
Use precise, engaging, formal language.
Demonstrate planning and organization.
Follow conventions of standard written English.

4. Each “Well-Constructed Paragraph” should:

5. Thoroughly and thoughtfully respond to the prompt

6. Include a clear, interesting topic sentence.
The “controlling idea” for your paragraph.

7. Include ample and specific evidence from books you read this year.
Quotations are not necessary.
Avoid plot summary

8. Analyze, Interpret, and Explain.

9. Transition smoothly from one idea to the next

10. Close appropriately.

11. Use precise, engaging, formal language.

12. Demonstrate planning and organization.

13. Follow conventions of standard written English.

14. 10th Grade Books Zeitoun The Odyssey Lord of the Flies
Othello/Julius Caesar
AQWF
Murder on the Orient Express

15. MDOLC Rubric
Meaning
Development
Organization
Language
Conventions

16. Meaning: the extent to which the writing exhibits sound understanding, interpretation, and/or analysis of the writing task and text(s).
Development: the extent to which ideas are elaborated using specific and relevant details and/or evidence to support the thesis.
Organization: the extent to which the writing establishes a clear thesis and maintains direction, focus, and coherence.

17. Language: the extent to which the writing reveals an awareness of audience and purpose through word choice and sentence variety.
Conventions: the extent to which the writing exhibits conventional spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, capitalization, and grammar.