Case Study Grading Grid

ENG 220: Case Study Grading Grid

Name:

1. Thesis: A. Thesis present in introduction; B. thesis addresses pedagogical strategies; C. introduces major models of tutoring and learning; introduction refers to pedagogical philosophy (20%); D. introduction introduces course texts

1              5              6              7              8              9              10

2. Tutoring observations:  A. paragraphs support thesis with topic sentence claims; B. adequate summary of tutoring experiences; C. reader can follow how claims transition to summaries of course texts when relevant D. describes in detail tutoring sessions; E. observations of tutoring explained with clear reasoning; (30%)

1              5              6              7              8              9              10

3. Tutoring Analysis: A. strategies and evaluation of tutoring present in supporting paragraphs; B strategies and models present in topic sentences when appropriate; C. tutoring strategies linked to course concepts; D. supporting paragraphs refer to course texts; E. texts are introduced for readers; F. cites course texts correctly; G. paraphrases and summaries relevant concepts from texts; H. direct quotes are explained; I. strategic solutions offered to problems noted; J. experiences are evaluated for meaning; K. paragraphs connect and explain claims; L. paragraphs connect texts and claims to other texts and claims; M. paragraphs address meaning and importance of thesis in supporting paragraphs;   (30%)

1              5              6              7              8              9              10

4. Conclusion: A. contextualizes experiences, models, strategies, and analysis within student’s overall pedagogical philosophy; B. provides original insight and unique discussion; C. demonstrates ambition and intellectual power; D. conclusion takes reader in new directions; E. paraphrases relevant concepts from texts;  (20%)

1              5              6              7              8              9              10

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Midterm

ENG 220 Midterm: Rogers-Cooper

Closed text, closed-note.

Directions: Explain what the writer meant in each of the following quotations by 1) explaining what they mean, 2) contextualizing them within the article they came from, and 3) linking them to the discussion and practices of our class. Each question is worth 20 total points. Each part of the answer (1-3) is worth roughly the following 7, 7, and 6 points. More points will be awarded for more detailed answers. 

1.     “Writers consistently return to their own notion of the topic throughout the process of writing.” –Perl

2.     “The five students who experienced blocking were all operating either with writing rules or with planning strategies that impeded rather than enhanced the composing process.” –Rose

3.     “Most often we operate with the aid of fairly general heuristics or “rules of thumb,” guidelines that allow varying degrees of flexibility when approaching problems. –Rose

4.     “Writers need to know certain grammatical rules and evaluative criteria, but they also need to know how to call up a sense of their reader’s needs and expectations.” -- Perl

5.      “Writing reflects inner mental structures” –Moffett