essay 4 pages from the giver book

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Giver Paper (4 pages minimum, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman 12-point font)

Write an essay connecting class materials/discussion to Lois Lowry’s The Giver, reflecting on the questions in both A and B:

A. How does Jonas come to an understanding of himself? What role does memory play in this understanding?

B. Does Jonas make the right ethical decision in leaving his community? How does the relationship he has with his community play a role in his coming to that decision?

The essay should relate observations regarding these questions to content from the course texts and discussions. Be sure that the introduction of your paper includes your thesis about each question, and that the body of your paper presents logically constructed arguments to support your theses. Papers should include reference to events, characters, plot/subplots and themes in the novel relevant to your argument, but must not retell the story.

No outside research is required or expected on this assignment, but a close and thoughtful reading of the novel and its relationship to course topics is necessary. Use of any outside materials in your paper should nonetheless use proper citation. (See the Catalog statement on “Plagiarism” in “Class Policies” in syllabus.) Connecting class discussions and other readings will strengthen the essay and is essential for a B-level grade or above on this assignment (see assignment rubric below). Due before midnight Friday, Feb. 21; submit on Canvas.

Rubric

PL 104 Giver Paper Rubric (1)

PL 104 Giver Paper Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompletion on time
10.0 pts

BASIC/PROFICIENT/EXCELLENT: 20 Completed on time.

 6.0 pts

MINIMAL: 6-9 Not sufficiently completed and/or not completed on time.

 0.0 pts

INSUFFICIENT: 0-… Not completed or unacceptable work for the respective component

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics: clarity, grammar, attention to Style Sheet as appropriate etc.
10.0 pts

EXCELLENT: 9-10 Written with exceptional clarity and argumentation, persuasive style that describes well the observations about the book.

 8.0 pts

PROFICIENT: 8 Organized, clear, and succinct. No grammar, syntax or spelling errors. Paper shows both distinctions and the relationships among its various parts/sections.

 7.0 pts

BASIC: 7 Follows Style Sheet guidelines. Meets but does not exceed length requirement. Well organized. Generally free of grammar, syntax or spelling errors. Parts of paper are clearly delineated.

 6.0 pts

MINIMAL: 6 Fails to follow Style Sheet guidelines. Disorganized, unclear, substantial grammar, syntax and spelling errors. Parts of paper not clearly delineated.

 0.0 pts

INSUFFICIENT: 0-… Not completed or unacceptable work for the respective component

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion A: Jonas’ self-understanding, and role of memory
40.0 pts

EXCELLENT: 37-40 Demonstrates thoughtful analysis and makes nuanced philosophical connections with course content.

 35.0 pts

PROFICIENT: 34-36 Gives clear evidence of student’s having reflected on the question; clear connection with course content

 32.0 pts

BASIC: 32-33 Gives some evidence of student’s having reflected on the question; minimal connection with course content.

 28.0 pts

MINIMAL: 28-31 Lacks evidence of student’s having reflected on the question; no connection with course content.

 0.0 pts

INSUFFICIENT: 0-… Not completed or unacceptable work for the respective component

40.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuestion B: Jonas’ decision, and role of community
40.0 pts

EXCELLENT: 37-40 Demonstrates thoughtful analysis and makes nuanced philosophical connections with course content.

 35.0 pts

PROFICIENT: 34-36 Gives clear evidence of student’s having reflected on the question; clear connection with course content

 32.0 pts

BASIC: 32-33 Gives some evidence of student’s having reflected on the question; minimal connection with course content.

 28.0 pts

MINIMAL: 28-31 Lacks evidence of student’s having reflected on the question; no connection with course content.

 0.0 pts

INSUFFICIENT: 0-… Not completed or unacceptable work for the respective component

40.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0

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