Guidelines+for+Group+Commentary

//Heat and Dust// Group Commentary on Passage **Introduction:** 0.Author, title (__underlined__ or //italicized//) 0.Clear, concise thesis statement that shows understanding of significance of passage 0.A sentence for each topic in the order they will be presented 0.Synopsis of the passage in 1-2 sentences

**Body paragraphs** 0.Clear, concise TS that presents specific point or insight to be addressed 0.Text evidence 0.Related to TS 0.Cited with line number 0.Presented with appropriate context 0.Smoothly incorporated into your own writing with adjustments as needed 0.Literary features where applicable 0.Use of terms and strong verbs (underscores, etc)

**Conclusion** 0.Restated (not repeated with synonyms) TS 0.Reference to all subtopics 0.Closure

**Overall** 0.Solid mechanics (grammar, sentence structure, etc) 0.Strong word choice (variety, appropriateness, and sophistication) 0.MLA format (heading, margins, citations, etc) 0.Organized in logical, effective, progressive manner 0.Demonstrates understanding and insight of   0.Ideas 0.Language 0.Literary features 0.Clever title **Grading** 0.Introduction: 10 marks (group grade….everyone receives same score) 0.Individual body paragraph: 25 marks…(individual receives these points) 0.Conclusion: 10 marks (group grade….everyone receives same score) 0.General contribution: 5 marks ……….(individual receives these points)

**Example:** 0.Introduction: 9 marks 0.Body: 22 marls 0.Conclusion: 8 marks 0.Contribution: 5 marks 0.TOTAL: 44/50=88%= B+