Form (T 2 -E)

Assignment 1
Department: English Language Teacher Education
Course Title: English 2 Day: Sunday
Course Code: 0401121 Date: 21 Nov 2021
Course Instructor: Mohannad Althawabeyeh

Student’s Name: Myassar Aboud

Section: 62
Student's ID: 202010985

Section Number Question Mark Student’s Mark

I 30
Total Marks 30 /20

Instructor's Signature

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Within 250 words, write an argumentative essay comparing between you and a friend of yours in
terms of differences and similarities. You should write under the question.

What makes a best friend your best friend, it could be the connection you have with them via the
similarities you share, however you know what they say, opposite attract. You guys don’t have to
share many similarities to be close to one another, nor should you disagree on many things, it could
be a perfect balance that pulls you both together.

I’ve known my best friend Aya for almost 4 years, we met in senior year, and we have been close
ever since. I enjoy her company, moreover we share the love for studying, as Aya is as hardworking
as me, and always motivates me to do better. Despite the fact we both are hardworking we still find
time to have fun, lighten up the mood whenever we have to. The way we are able to balance the
time to work and study is an ability that makes us admire each other.

While we share the some of the same beliefs, we have a striking difference that in which we can’t
see eye to eye. I’m a travel-averse person, I enjoy sitting at home, I use my leisure by spending time
in my own space, whereas Aya loves to travel and socialize with people, she loves exploring, I see
her as a curious person, while I believe to have sufficient amount of knowledge, I don’t require any
sort of getaways.

In conclusion, those similarities and differences is what could make people realize more about each
other and explore the different perspectives they have.

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Criteria Excellent (5 marks)
Intro Thesis clearly states a relevant
Paragraph position. Argument preview
complete, in same order as
body of essay, not simple
Thesis recitation of class material.
Preview of Contains nothing other than
argument thesis and preview.
Body Main points directly develop
paragraphs and preview and explicitly link to
Concluding thesis. No extraneous material
paragraph is included. Accurate account
of material from readings,
restated in own words; any
quotations are few, short,
seamlessly integrated, and
correctly referenced.
Conclusion effectively restates
argument.
Structure Logical progression of ideas
Transitions with a clear argumentative
structure. Transitions are
graceful.
Sentences Writing is clear, concise, and
Diction coherent. Sentences are strong
Mechanics and expressive, with varied
Format structure. There are no
questions. Diction is
consistently appropriate to
formal writing. All language is
accurate and used correctly. No
errors in punctuation, spelling,
capitalization. Essay has a title,
author's name on each page, all
pages numbered, 12 point font,
easily legible print.
Good (4 marks)
Thesis states a relevant
position, but is somewhat
vague or unclear.
Preview is incomplete,
not in correct order; some
recitation of class
material. Nothing other
than thesis and preview.
Main points develop
preview, but not all are
explicitly linked to thesis.
Little to no extraneous
material is included.
Most information from
readings is restated in
own words, with errors
being few and small; one
quotation is somewhat too
long, not well-integrated,
or incorrectly referenced.
Conclusion restates thesis
but not full argument.
Logical progression of
ideas; argumentative
structure can be followed
although it is not clearly
developed. All transitions
are present.
Writing is clear and
coherent, but sometimes
wordy. Sentences have
varied structure. There
are no questions. Diction
is usually appropriate to
formal writing. No more
than one philosophical or
other word is inaccurate
or used incorrectly. There
are no more than two
errors in punctuation,
spelling, or capitalization.
One format error.
Fair (3 marks)
Thesis is largely unclear or is not
directly relevant to assignment.
Little identifiable preview, or
preview is largely class material.
Contains sentences that are
neither preview nor thesis.
One or more points not clearly
related to either preview or
thesis. Extraneous material is
included. Significant errors in
material from readings; most
information is quoted; two
quotations are long, inaccurate,
not well-integrated, or incorrectly
referenced. Conclusion doesn't
effectively capture thesis and/or
argument.
Some level of
disorganization/lacunae disrupts or large lacunae. More than
progression of ideas.
Argumentative structure not easy
to follow. A transition is missing.
Writing is clear, but sometimes
lacks coherence or is often
wordy. Sentences lack variety.
One question appears. Diction is
often inappropriate. Two
philosophical or other words are
inaccurate or used incorrectly.
There are three to five errors in
punctuation, spelling, or
capitalization. Two format
errors.
Poor (2 marks)
Thesis is completely unclear,
not relevant, or missing
entirely. No preview of
argument. Paragraph consists
largely of opinion, filler, or
"contextualizing" material.
Ideas have little or nothing to
do with the assignment,
and/or are poorly developed.
Evident that reading material
has not been understood.
Body is Frankensteinian:
largely stitched-together
quotes, many of which may
also be inaccurate. More than
two references for quotations
are missing. No conclusion,
or mere repetition of intro.
High level of disorganization
one transition is missing.
Writing is unclear, confusing,
incoherent, or verbose.
Contains fragments and/or
run-on sentences. Two or
more questions are included.
Inappropriate diction. Three
or more philosophical or
other words are inaccurate or
used incorrectly. Six or more
errors in punctuation,
spelling, or capitalization.
More than two format errors.