1. Lesson 6-7: Understanding the MYP Grading Rubric/Writing a response paragraph using PEEL
9/20/2017

2. Learning Objective
To answer a question using the command terms using PEEL.
To understand how the MYP scores responses. 2

3. MYP Rubric C: PRODUCING TEXT
1 Create work that shows your insight, imagination and sensitivity
2 Make choices that serve the content, context and intention (point and purpose) and which are designed to have an impact on your audience
3 Choose relevant details and examples to support and prove (justify) your ideas
4 Use a range of literary techniques and devices
5 Explore and reflect critically on new perspectives and ideas arising from your personal engagement with the creative process
Limited (1-2)
Adequate (3-4)
Considerable (5-6)
High Degree (7-8)

4. MYP Rubric D: LANGUAGE USE
1 Use accurate and varied vocabulary, sentence structure and literary techniques/figures of speech (forms of expressions -metaphor, hyperbole, personification, idioms)
2 Use the correct type (register – informal, formal, familiar or neutral, mixed) and style (voice, flow of sentences, word choices, literary techniques) that serves the point and purpose of your writing (context and intention)
3 Use correct grammar, punctuation and sentence formation (syntax – rules and patterns of sentences)
4 Use correct spelling and pronunciation
5 Use appropriate non - verbal communication techniques in oral presentation and visual work (posture, eye contact, hand gesture, body movement)
Limited (1-2)
Adequate (3-4)
Competent (5-6)
High Degree (7-8)

5. Writing a response paragraph: PEEL

6. Sample Question
Discuss the mood of the text. Explain how the word choices contribute to the mood of the text.
Use a contextual clue to justify that this short story has an element of Gothic/Horror genre.

7. Response Paragraph Point
Create a topic sentence with the main idea of the paragraph
Evidence
use visual or written textual references or supporting ideas
Explain
Provide relevant details so ideas are clear and well-explained
Link
connect to the next paragraph, or link back to something that has already been said by restating in a different way or extending the idea

8. Response Paragraph Point
The author uses ______ to establish a ______ mood in the story.
Evidence
The author describes the ______ as _______. The author uses words like ________ to ________.
Explanation
This makes the reader feel _______.
Link
The mood of the story is common in the Gothic/Horror genre.

9. Response Paragraph Point
This opening scene establishes the story as a Gothic/Horror story because of its mood and setting
Evidence
The story takes place in ______ and has a ________ mood.
Explanation
Gothic/Horror stories usually happen in places that are _____ and have a mood that is ______.
Link