978-1259989582 Chapter 11 Part 2

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Consider selecting a specific Grammar or Common Sentence Problem learning

objective for each chapter based on the needs of the students in the class. Chapter 11

focuses on present tense verbs.

Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes

1. Post two criteria you think would be important to consider when evaluating a movie.

Explain why. (LO 11.2)

2. Watch television reality show that involves evaluation (e.g., Dancing with the Stars,

Iron Chef, Top Chef, America’s Got Talent, American Idol, etc.). Do you agree with

the criteria? Do you think the judging is fair? Should the audience be allowed to

vote? Do you like or not like these types of shows? Why? (LO 11.4)

3. When you finish college, you should be ready to apply for jobs in your field. What

evaluation criteria will you use when selecting locations to apply? List the criteria in

order of importance (most to least).

4. What criteria do you think employers will use when interviewing you? Do you think

you will meet their criteria? Which area will you continue to work on?

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Graphic Organizers

Evaluation Criteria

Use the graphic organizer below to establish your evaluation criteria. Use the additional

space to take notes during your evaluation process.

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Subject Details

List your subject in the center circle. Write details about your subject in each of the

surrounding circles. Select the details that are most important for the reader during the

planning phase.

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Proving Your Point

Use the graphic organizer below to organize your judgments and supporting evidence.

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Teaching Tools

Grading Rubric for Evaluative Essays

Purpose Possible Points Student Score

Describes the subject being

evaluating at the beginning

Makes a claim about the

subject

Chooses several criteria for the

evaluation

Makes judgments about the

criteria selected

Supports judgments with

specific evidence

Provides fair evaluations

Ends with a final claim about

the subject

Uses proper grammar,

punctuation, and spelling

Additional feedback:

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Evaluative Essay Peer Review Worksheet

Writer’s name: _______________________________ Date: ______________

Reviewer’s name: ____________________________

Essay title: __________________________________

1. Has the author described the subject being evaluated clearly and effectively without

giving away too much detail?

2. Is the author’s claim (thesis) clear? What is the author’s overall opinion about the

subject?

3. What are the author’s criteria for evaluating the subject? Do these criteria seem

appropriate? Why or why not?

4. Has the author stated a clear judgment about each criterion? What are the

judgments? Are they fair? Why or why not?

5. Is each judgment supported with specific details and examples? Is there enough

support?

6. Is the concluding paragraph effective? Why or why not?

7. What kinds of grammatical errors, if any, are evident in the evaluation?

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8. What final suggestions do you have for the author?

Writing Topics

1. Watch a movie that has received a prestigious award, such as an Oscar. Evaluate

the movie based on specific criteria you have created. Consider basing your thesis

on whether you feel the movie is or isn’t worthy of the recognition it has received.

Make sure you have support for your opinion.

2. Select a new artist from your favorite musical genre. Evaluate this artist’s latest

album release. You might utilize comparison and contrasting methods in your essay.

3. Think about the characteristics that make a good student. Evaluate yourself as a

student, based upon the criteria you established. Are you a good student? Are you

working up to your potential? What specific examples support your opinion?

4. Visit a local museum or tourist attraction in your area. What criteria will you use to

evaluate the location? Would you recommend the location to a visiting friend or

family member? Write a newspaper style review.

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