ENG 1DYP- Informal 3D Essay

Name:

Task:
1) Use the writing process to write a 300 word informal essay on
one of the following topics:

you

The day I would start my life over (Reflective)

Things you should know that your parents never teach
(Expressive)
...should be changed immediately (Opinionated)

2) Take a second copy of your informal essay and make it into a

symbolic 3D interpretation.
Learning Goal: By the end of this assignment you will:
-Know 12 literary devices, and understand how to use them
effectively in writing
-Understand the difference between formal and informal writing
styles
-Be able to write an informal essay
-Be able to convey your essay topics and ideas in a three
dimensional artistic rendition
Informal Essay Success Criteria:
The title of the essay is original and relevant to the essay
The writing is organized in paragraphs
The intro paragraph catches the readers attention and states
the thesis
The thesis statement forces the reader to think and makes the
purpose of the writing clear
More than 3 literary devices have been used effectively to
enhance the writing
The writing process has been used to make significant
improvements
Descriptive language has been incorporated to enhance the
clarity
All spelling and grammar is correct

 Specific details and facts have been incorporated to support

ideas and opinions
The writing is focused on personal experiences
The 3D artistic interpretation is original and clearly represents
the topics and the themes discussed in the essay
Overall Curriculum Expectations: W1, W2, W3, M3
Knowledge
-Structure (W 1.4)
*Catchy intro
*Body paragraphs in
logical sequence
*An insightful ending that
concludes the writing
Thinking
-Thesis statement/
purpose (1.2)

-Literary devices (W 2.2)

-Editing and revising (W

1.5)

Communication
-Descriptive language (W
2.2)
-Spelling/ Grammar and
punctuation (W 3.4)
-Supporting details and
facts (W1.3)

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Essay makes
accurate and
sophisticated
use of the
informal essay
structure.

Essay makes
good use of the
informal essay
structure.

The essay
structure is
somewhat
effective.

The essay is
structured with
limited
effectiveness.

There is no
structure to the
informal essay.

The thesis
statement is
very insightful
and makes the
purpose very
clear.

The thesis
statement is
strong and the
purpose is
apparent.

The thesis
statement is
somewhat
effective and
makes an
attempt to relay
the purpose.

The thesis
statement is
vague/ unclear
and relays the
purpose with
limited
effectiveness.

No thesis
statement is
included/ thesis
is irrelevant/
thesis too
generalized.

2 literary
devices have
been
incorporated
with some effect
on the writing.

1 literary device
has been
incorporated
with limited
effect on the
writing.

There is some
proof of editing
and revising and
some
improvements
have been
made.

Limited proof of
editing and
revising and few
improvements
have been
made.

The use of
descriptive
language and
diction improves
the overall
clarity.

Some
descriptive
language has
been
incorporated to
improve clarity.

Limited
descriptive
language more
required.

Few spelling and

grammar errors
made.

5-7 errors in
spelling and
grammar.

Ideas and
opinions are
expressed
clearly through
details and
facts.

Some ideas and

opinions are
expressed
through facts
and details.

3+ literary
devices have
been
incorporated
which add
interest to the
writing.
Extensive
editing and
revising is
evident and
significant
improvements
have been
made.
The use of
descriptive
language and
diction enhances
the overall
clarity
significantly.
Writing is free of
spelling and
grammar errors.
Ideas and
opinions are
very clearly
articulated
through many
specific details

3 literary
devices have
been used to
add interest to
the writing.
There is proof of
editing and
revising and
improvements
have been
made.

8 or more errors
in spelling and
grammar are
made.
Limited facts
and details are
included to
support ideas
and opinions.

No literary
devices have
been
incorporated.
No proof of the
writing process
or no
improvements
have been
made.

Lacks
descriptive
language.
Errors in spelling
and grammar
hinder the
overall
communication.
Writing is vague
and does not
include specific
details or facts.

and facts.
Application
Connection to personal
experience (W 2.1)
Connection between 3D
interpretation and writing
and themes. (M 3.1/ 3.2)

Rubric:

Develops an
extremely
effective
informal essay
by connecting to
personal
experience.
Has effectively
applied the
writing themes
and topics into a
very creative
and original 3D
interpretation.

Develops an
effective
informal essay
by connecting to
personal
experience.

Develops an
informal essay
with some
connection to
personal
experience.

Has applied the

writing themes
and topics into a
creative and
original 3D
interpretation.

Has applied
some of the
writing topics
and themes into
a 3D
interpretation.

Develops essay
with little
connection to
personal
experience.
3D
interpretation
has limited
connection to
the writing
topics and
themes.

No personal
connections are
made.
No 3D
interpretation
created or no
relevance
between 3D
interpretation
and writing
topics and
themes.