Im studying and need help with a English question to help me learn.
Prompt: Choose one song that tackles any social issue and discuss the effectiveness of its message.
Further details:You will include no more than one reference to provide support about the history or background of the societal problem. The essay should include yourown detailed interpretation of the song and should discuss the persuasive impact on audiences. Please do not consult any outside sources for your song analysis; the analysis should be yours alone. Follow MLA formatting rules.
Length:2-3 pages (Works Cited will be your 4th or 5th page, depending on length)
Students will learn to:
Develop and implement a writing process
Demonstrate an awareness of persuasive tools in songs including, ethos, pathos and logos
Practice active reading strategies
Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis
Find and use credible research
Follow MLA formatting rules for academic writing and research
Organize an essay with a thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting evidence and transitions
Embed a quotation following MLA rules
Avoid punctuation pitfalls: run-ons, fragments, missing commas, misplaced semi-colons.
Employ a variety of sentence types and lengths
Use the literary present tense when analyzing the song lyrics
See Online Syllabus for due dates:
Complete draft for small-groupWriting Workshop on Zoom (20 points on rubric).
Final copy due by 11:59pm to Canvas on due date.
Song Analysis Rubric and Checklist |
Points Awarded |
Content: Background and Analysis (40 points) Includes relevant background/historical information from at least one credible source Provides thoughtful, original analysis of the song (do NOT consult outside sources), clearly addressing the prompt Demonstrates an awareness of persuasive strategies, including ethos, pathos, logos Reveals close reading/critical thinking, including artists use of imagery/figurative language |
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Organization and Style (20 points) Embeds quotations correctly following MLA rules (no more than 1 or 2 per paragraph) Uses consistent present tense during song analysis Writes a clear thesis statement that addresses the prompt Includes an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion Develops paragraphs that follow a logical format (Claim-Evidence-Commentary) with clear topic sentences Transitions between ideas using transitional words/phrases |
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Grammar/Mechanics (20 points) Follows MLA formatting rules for heading, title, spacing, font, font size Follows MLA rules for Works Cited and in-text citations Uses author and title punctuation and capitalization correctly Has minimal problems with the following errors: run-ons, fragments, missing commas, and misplaced semi-colons |
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Workshop Participation (20 points) Student participates with a full draft in the Zoom Writing Workshop. If absent for Zoom workshop with peers, student shows proof of online Writing Center visit or electronic sharing and responding with 2 or more classmates. This option may be used only once per semester. |
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