Record your ten open-ended research questions here. Find sources that will answer at least five of your ten open-ended research questions and enter the source information, as well as the open-ended question(s) that it answers.

Write an informative essay of at least 500 words on one of the topics specified in the "Directions" section: either a topic concerning sea life or a social condition or historical event of the early 1800s.

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Rubric
Criteria Points Possible 20 11-19 6-10 0-5 Points Earned
Ideas & Content
Main theme
Supporting details
20 Clear, focused, interesting ideas with appropriate detail Evident main idea with some support which may be general or limited Main idea may be unclear; supporting detail is vague or off topic Central idea or theme is not stated; supporting detail may be non-existent
Organization
Structure
Introduction
Conclusion
20 Strong organization; seamless paragraph transitions; effective and engaging intro and conclusion Organization is appropriate but conventional; attempt at introduction and conclusion Attempts at organization, inappropriate use of lists or bullets; introduction and conclusion are not developed No introduction or conclusion; no clear organizational framework or transitions
Word Choice
Precision
Effectiveness
Imagery
20 Broad range of descriptive words; creative examples with vivid details and images Language is functional and appropriate; descriptions may lack detail or be overdone Words may be correct but simplistic; no attempt at detail, description, or examples Word choice is limited, words are often misused, supporting detail and examples are non-existent
Sentence Fluency
Variety
Cohesion
20 Good variety in length and structure; ideas are linked together smoothly; transitions are clear and purposeful. Sentences are appropriate but lack variety and length; ideas are linked; transitions are evident. Similar patterns and choppy language; an attempt was made to link ideas; transitions are abrupt. Sentences are incomplete or difficult to follow, language is confusing; ideas are not linked together; transitions are missing.
Conventions
Age appropriate spelling, caps, punctuation, grammar
20 Strong use of correct conventions; errors are few and minor Most writing conventions correct; occasional high profile errors Frequent errors; most do not interfere with readability Frequent errors interfere with readability
100

4.in those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society. •type of figurative language: •meaning of figurative language: •effect on tone and mood: •effect on audience: choose out of these: hyperbole, irony, historical question, paradox, allusion, metaphor, personification, symbolism and simile

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Me online english 4 quiz #1-10 question 1(multiple choice worth 10 points) (lc) what is a rhetorical device? a) techniques that elicit reactions b) support for the argument's claim c) analysis of an argument's main point d) evidence to support a claim question 2(multiple choice worth 10 points) (lc) which of the following is true of valid evidence to support an argument? a) can be based on a variety of opinions b) can come from an expert's testimony c) may be based on any online source d)may have details from wikipedia articles question 3(multiple choice worth 10 points) (lc) which type of argument appeals primarily to the emotions? a) political cartoon b) written argument c) infographic d) verbal speech question 4(multiple choice worth 10 points) (mc) staci is reviewing several sources related to her argument against restricted parking in the neighborhoods near her school. which of the following is the most credible source? a) data about the number of student drivers from 5 years ago b) information about traffic patterns in the neighborhood from a traffic engineer c) interviews with students about parking problems on campus d) observations staci conducts on a single afternoon in the affected neighborhoods question 5(multiple choice worth 10 points) (lc) which of the following sentences uses the rhetorical device called rhetorical questioning? a) what is the agenda for the protest march in washington? b) what was martin luther king's dream as delineated in his speech, "i have a dream? " c) why does a human being find it necessary to fight for freedom and justice? d) why did martin luther king present his "i have a dream" speech, in washington d. c.? question 6(multiple choice worth 10 points) (lc) when writing an argument, evidence is necessary to a) identify the audience b) tell a story c) elicit emotions d) refute a counterclaim question 7(multiple choice worth 10 points) (mc) which of the following presents a credible web resource for an argument about impurities in dog food? a) a guide to safe pet food published on petfoods. com b) a list of questionable products on wikipedia. org/wiki/petfood c) an article on foodsafety. gov about safety in the pet food industry d) an article on kibbledog. com about the ingredients in the product question 8(multiple choice worth 10 points) (mc) which of the following would offer the most valid evidence in an argument about the garden snake population in a local park? a) a narrative from a hunter about an encounter with a harmless snake in the woods b) an article by a scientist with 8 years' experience researching snake behaviors c) an encyclopedia entry detailing the behaviors shared by a majority of snakes d) an informative article about snake habitat by a company that makes snake traps question 9(multiple choice worth 10 points) (mc) read the following line from an argumentative essay: the proposal will destroy our most beloved old neighborhood trees, including the one we all climbed as children. this text presents an appeal to which of the following? a) ethos b) history c) logos d) pathos question 10(multiple choice worth 10 points) (mc) which of the following acknowledges a counterclaim? a) i do agree that the costs of the new park may be high initially, but the benefits—including financial gains—will be high in the long run. b) i do not think we can make a commitment to this project until we talk with all the interested parties. c) if we move too quickly on such a project, we will regret not investigating other options for development. d)while we cannot yet budget for a project of this size, we can make every effort to investigate the total investment.