American Literature Final Exam Essay Question
1. Compare and Contrast the values and beliefs of the Puritan colonists with the values and beliefs of the Transcendentalists. In your conclusion discuss how those values and/or beliefs have contributed to what it means to be an American today.
2. Pre-writing: Complete a compare and Contrast Map by Wednesday. Go to
Print out 2 copies of your completed map. Turn in one on Wednesday, February 2 and save a copy to use as your write your final exam essay.
Essay Rubric
A (Exceeds Expectations) | B (Meets all expectations) | C (Meets Some Expectations) | D (Below Expectations) | |
Does the essay begin with an introduction that captures or “hooks” the reader’s interest? Does the introduction include a well-developed thesis statement that evaluates what values/beliefs contribute most to our society today? | ||||
Is the body organized logically? Choose: 1. Whole-to-Whole, or Block 2. Similarities-to-Differences 3. Point-by-Point | ||||
Does each body paragraph provide support for the thesis statement by supplying at least 3 specific examples and details for each piece? Does the body explain the significance of each example and detail? Explain how it supports the thesis statement. Do these explanations make sense? Are the details relevant? Does the essay include relevant transitions? | ||||
Does the conclusion provide closing remarks about What it means to be an American in the 21st century and how Puritan and Transcendental ideas have contributed to our culture? | ||||
Mechanics: · Is the writing grammatically correct? · Is the spelling correct? · Is the punctuation correct? |
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