Name: _____________________________________________ Period: _____________ Date: _______________________Honors 10 Intro Essay

Welcome to Honors English 10!

In order to get to know you better, I would like you to compose a 5-paragraph essay (intro, 3 body, conclusion) to introduce yourself to me and to

the class. (Yes, that means you will be presenting in front of everyone-- *GASP*!) Your essay will be turned in to me, but from your essay you will form a short, 1-2 minute speech to present to the class. DO NOT read your essay verbatim and present it as your speech; make sure it summarizes your

essay and sounds like a well-written speech.

However, this isn’t going to be a typical intro essay…For this essay, I would like you to introduce yourself by

comparing/contrasting yourself to/with a character from a movie, novel or television show you watched or have read recently. All of our traits do not have to come from the same character. Make sure that you thoroughly describe the character and prove how you and your character share that specific trait. Be creative and have fun with this!

This will be graded like any other essay. I will be checking for correct grammar, spelling, content and format. You will also receive points for presenting your essay to the class. The rubric I will be using is attached.

Name: _____________________________________________ Period: _____________ Date: _______________________Honors 10 Intro Rubric

5 4 3 2 0

Introduction

Well-written introduction with an attention grabber that is at least 3 sentences.

Introduction is well written, but is shorter than 3 sentences.

One sentence intro. Poorly written intro that does not relate to the rest of the essay.

No Intro

ThesisWell-written thesis that previews three body topics.

Thesis that previews two body topics.

Thesis that previews one body topic.

Thesis that does not preview any body topics.

No Thesis

Body ParagraphsThree well-written body paragraphs with 5-7 sentences each.

Three well-written body paragraphs but contain less than 5 sentences each.

Body paragraphs are not split; they are just one giant cluster.

Missing one or more body paragraphs.

No Body Paragraphs

Organization Structure Transitions

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are present.

Organization is clear, but essay lacks transitions.

There is some organization, but transitions are sporadic.

There is some organization, and some transitions, but they are irrelevant.

No visible organization or transitions.

Style Sentence flow Variety Diction

Sentence structure is strong, with different types. Word choice is up to grade level.

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.  Diction is consistent.

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety.  Diction is somewhat appropriate.

Essay has incomplete sentences and/or no flow of information.

No visible style

Mechanics Spelling Punctuation Capitalization

No grammatical errors.

1-2 grammatical errors

3-4 grammatical errors 5-6 grammatical errors

More than 10 errors

Conclusion

Well-written conclusion with 3 complete sentences that restate the thesis.

Conclusion is well written, but is shorter than 3 sentences.

One sentence conclusion.

Poorly written conclusion that does not relate to the rest of the essay.

No Conclusion

Speech Gave 1-2 minute speech

Did not give speech

Comments:TOTAL: _______________/40