Assignment: Crucible Social Media Blitz: Press Release

Tri 3 Taylor: BRIDGE TO COLLEGE ELA B
2024-05-16T20:25:09Z

Due: May 22, 2024 by 11:59pm

Crucible Social Media Blitz: Press Release

Write your essay on the Document attached. This is the only place you will be allowed to type your essay. REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN ONLY USE EVIDENCE FROM THE 3 DOCUMENTS THAT YOU WERE PROVIDED IN CLASS

Possible Essay format:

1. Proper 5-Step Introduction

1. Attention Getter

2. Significance

3. Thesis

4. Preview

5. Transition

2. Juxtapose 1692 vs Present Day: Power

Minimum to reach standard pieces of evidence from the book, 1 piece of evidence from Pre-write Documents

3. Juxtapose 1692 vs Present Day: Conformity

Minimum to reach standard pieces of evidence from the book, 1 piece of evidence from Pre-write Documents

4. Juxtapose 1692 vs Present Day: Fear of the "Other"

Minimum to reach standard pieces of evidence from the book, 1 piece of evidence from Pre-write Documents

5. Make the call: Based on YOUR analysis are the present-day conditions on Pow, Con, FofO make it possible for there to be mass hysteria around accusations.

Tips:
Consider your goal - Do you want to raise awareness about an issue? Support a group that
already exists? Encourage donations from readers? Change attitudes around a topic?
Teach people about an obscure or unknown topic? Consider the change in behavior or
thinking you want first, and the genre choice and style will flow from there.
Plan to publish - Don’t just turn in your work, think about how you can share it. If you’re
creating at the quality level that you’re willing to put it out into the world, you’ll create
something better. (You don’t have to - but your work should be ready to)
Think with your heart - Pathos is power, so whatever choice you make, consider the
emotional charge and tone you want your audience to feel as they see your piece. If you
want to change minds, you have to start with the heart.
Take risks - This type of assignment invites creativity. So take risks, try something new, and
you’ll most likely be rewarded for it.
Focus on your point - However your final project looks, the most important thing is that your
claim is clear. Every part of your piece should point that direction.
Assessment
Whatever option you choose, you need to have a clear position on the topic, documented
evidence to support your thinking, and you should try to move your audience emotionally
within the constraints of your genre.
Make a clear argumentative claim to a controversial topic (W.1.b)
4 - Central claim is clear throughout the piece and supported with arguments and connected
evidence to make a persuasive piece
3 - Central claim is clear with connected evidence to support an argument
2 - Central claim is present but not connected or supported with evidence or not clear throughout
the piece
1 - No central claim is apparent - cannot tell what author is arguing
Using evidence from research to support claims (R.I.7)
4 - Evidence is cited appropriately and clearly for the genre, introduced and commented on
clearly so that the piece has obvious research to support arguments and central claim
3 - Evidence is cited appropriately for the genre that provides backing to claims.
2 - Evidence is cited, but awkwardly or not clearly
1 - Evidence is not cited or provided
Adapting to audience and genre (S&L.5)
4 - The piece is ready to be published in its genre. Has a strong emotional charge. Clear effort
and polish went into the creation and creativity of the piece making it effective and persuasive.
3 - The piece fits the requirements of the genre but may not have emotional or persuasive impact.
Effort is shown
2 - The piece tries to fit the genre but has problems or is not complete. May not move the
audience or need revision to be more effective
1 - The piece does not fit the genre or is incomplete. No emotional impact on the viewer. Needs
more work.

Crucible Social Media Blitz: Press Release

Write your essay on the Document attached. This is the only place you will be allowed to type your essay. REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN ONLY USE EVIDENCE FROM THE 3 DOCUMENTS THAT YOU WERE PROVIDED IN CLASS

Possible Essay format:

1. Proper 5-Step Introduction

1. Attention Getter

2. Significance

3. Thesis

4. Preview

5. Transition

2. Juxtapose 1692 vs Present Day: Power

Minimum to reach standard pieces of evidence from the book, 1 piece of evidence from Pre-write Documents

3. Juxtapose 1692 vs Present Day: Conformity

Minimum to reach standard pieces of evidence from the book, 1 piece of evidence from Pre-write Documents

4. Juxtapose 1692 vs Present Day: Fear of the "Other"

Minimum to reach standard pieces of evidence from the book, 1 piece of evidence from Pre-write Documents

5. Make the call: Based on YOUR analysis are the present-day conditions on Pow, Con, FofO make it possible for there to be mass hysteria around accusations.

Tips:
Consider your goal - Do you want to raise awareness about an issue? Support a group that
already exists? Encourage donations from readers? Change attitudes around a topic?
Teach people about an obscure or unknown topic? Consider the change in behavior or
thinking you want first, and the genre choice and style will flow from there.
Plan to publish - Don’t just turn in your work, think about how you can share it. If you’re
creating at the quality level that you’re willing to put it out into the world, you’ll create
something better. (You don’t have to - but your work should be ready to)
Think with your heart - Pathos is power, so whatever choice you make, consider the
emotional charge and tone you want your audience to feel as they see your piece. If you
want to change minds, you have to start with the heart.
Take risks - This type of assignment invites creativity. So take risks, try something new, and
you’ll most likely be rewarded for it.
Focus on your point - However your final project looks, the most important thing is that your
claim is clear. Every part of your piece should point that direction.
Assessment
Whatever option you choose, you need to have a clear position on the topic, documented
evidence to support your thinking, and you should try to move your audience emotionally
within the constraints of your genre.
Make a clear argumentative claim to a controversial topic (W.1.b)
4 - Central claim is clear throughout the piece and supported with arguments and connected
evidence to make a persuasive piece
3 - Central claim is clear with connected evidence to support an argument
2 - Central claim is present but not connected or supported with evidence or not clear throughout
the piece
1 - No central claim is apparent - cannot tell what author is arguing
Using evidence from research to support claims (R.I.7)
4 - Evidence is cited appropriately and clearly for the genre, introduced and commented on
clearly so that the piece has obvious research to support arguments and central claim
3 - Evidence is cited appropriately for the genre that provides backing to claims.
2 - Evidence is cited, but awkwardly or not clearly
1 - Evidence is not cited or provided
Adapting to audience and genre (S&L.5)
4 - The piece is ready to be published in its genre. Has a strong emotional charge. Clear effort
and polish went into the creation and creativity of the piece making it effective and persuasive.
3 - The piece fits the requirements of the genre but may not have emotional or persuasive impact.
Effort is shown
2 - The piece tries to fit the genre but has problems or is not complete. May not move the
audience or need revision to be more effective
1 - The piece does not fit the genre or is incomplete. No emotional impact on the viewer. Needs
more work.