Reading Response
Vincent Cremona, “My pen writes in blue and white”, pages 195-197, Across Cultures. What point does Cremona make about language and identity in his last paragraph? Explain.
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Grading criteria
- The first paragraph starts with a clear topic sentence, followed by supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. The topic sentence refers to the author and the title of the reading; it also answers the question(s) without using the author’s exact language.
- The first paragraph directly, effectively, and clearly answer the questions using a minimum of three quotes from the text, each directly related to the prompt (the first paragraph does not include irrelevant quotes). Each quotation is effectively and smoothly incorporated into the writing by referring to the authors name and/or the title of reading. There are no disembodied quotations. Each quotation is followed by a parenthetical citation in MLA format. Each citation is punctuated in MLA format. Each quotation is interpreted/ analyzed.
- The paper consists of two paragraphs. The first paragraph answers the prompt. The second paragraph should not be a restatement of the first paragraph, nor should it summarize the reading. The second paragraph could either be your own opinion, supported by a reasoned argument (assertion + concrete evidence/ examples) or it could be a paragraph in which conclusions are drawn and connections with the real world are made. This paragraph should not solely rely on personal experience; it should stablish connections with other related readings and/or include relevant research. This paragraph should focus on a single idea, supported by examples and/or reasons. Generalizations are well-supported with specifics and concretes.
- The writer uses a minimum of five relevant templates from the “They Say, I Say” packet. The paper includes a variety of templates. Each templates is underlined.
- The writer uses clear, precise, and concise language. Clarity and effectiveness of expression are promoted by consistent use of standard grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage. Sentences are skillfully constructed and varied; there are no awkward sentence, and the writer uses a variety of sentences (e.g. complex sentences). The writer demonstrates proofreading. There are no errors in agreement between pronouns and antecedents. There are no sentence fragments, run-on sentences, comma splices, dangling modifiers, subject-verb agreement errors, or other grammatical errors. Apostrophes are used correctly. The writer uses academic language. There are no colloquial expressions. The writer does not write in the second person and uses present tense when referring to what the author says. The paper is unified, coherence (organized), and well-developed. There are no redundancies.
Paper must be in MLA format, typed, and double spaced. There is no need for a works cited page. However, if you quote, paraphrase, or summarize from a source other than the textbook, you must cite that source both in your paper and on your works cited page. Failure to document sources constitutes plagiarism. Your paper represents you, and how well you follow each set of directions counts toward your grade.