ENG 130 Literature and Comp
Literary Response for Plot as a Device
Essay for ENG 130: Literary Response for Plot
Source Material:
“Post-its (Notes on a Marriage)” pages 955 to 959
Reference:
Dooley, P. & Holzman, W. (2016). Post-its (notes on a marriage). In L. Kirszner & S. Mandell (Eds.), Portable literature: Reading, reacting, writing. 9thEd. (pp. 955-959). Boston, MA:
Cengage Learning. (Original work published 1998)
Prompt (What are you writing about?)
After reading the short play, “Post-its,(Notes on a Marriage)” create your own play
with characters reading their Post-its. .
Note: Be sure to have a plot in your play that has a conflict, a climax, and an obvious beginning, middle, and end.
Instructions:
Read the above source, “Post-its (Notes on a Marriage) pages 955 to 959.
Write a 2-3 page creative response that details using post it notes, a plot of a life story. Feel free to use the same format and style as the playwright for “Post-its.”
Your audience for this response will be people who have read the play.
Be cautious about using sensitive issues in your play. Know that instructors will need
to report any distressing subject materials.
Requirements:
Your response should be 2-3 pages.
Your response should have a properly APA formatted title page.
It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and
with 1 inch margins.
Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use internal citations for direct
quotes, paraphrases, and new information.
Students: Be sure to read before you write, and again after you write.
Rubric for Plot Literary Response Does Not Meet
Expectations 0-11
Below Expectations
12-13
Needs Improvement
14-15
Satisfactory
16-17
Meets Expectations
18-20
Content
Writing is disorganized or not clearly defined and/or shows a misunderstanding of the task.
Writing is minimally organized. Narrative is underdeveloped.
Writing is effective. Narrative is basic.
Writing contains related, quality paragraphs. Thought provoking narrative.
Writing is purposeful and focused. Narrative goes beyond the obvious and basic.
Vocabulary/ Word Choice
Word choice is weak. Language and phrasing is inappropriate, repetitive or lacks meaning. Dialogue, if used, sounds forced.
Word choice is limited. Language and phrasing lack inspiration. Dialogue, if used, is limited.
Word choice attempts to create a picture in the reader’s mind. Thoughtful language evokes some meaning within the piece. Dialogue, is used, is adequately placed.
Lively word choice adds to the meaning of the piece. Some colorful language and unusual phrasing encourage reflection. Dialogue, if used, sounds Appropriate.
Powerful word choice enhances meaning. Original phrasing and memorable language prompts reflective thoughts and insights. Dialogue, if used, sounds natural.
Voice Writer’s personality is not evident. Connection to audience and purpose is lacking. Writing evokes Minimal emotion in the reader.
Writer’s personality is undefined; writing is cautious. Connection to audience and purpose is limited. Writing evokes limited emotion in the reader
Writer’s personality is limited; confidence and feeling fade in and out. Connection to audience and purpose is adequate. The writing evokes adequate emotion in the reader.
Writer’s personality pokes through; confidence and feeling are basic. Connection to audience and purpose is appropriate. The writing evokes consistent emotion in the reader
The writer’s personality is expressed; confidence and feeling are apparent. Connection to audience and purpose is excellent. Writing evokes strong emotion in the reader.
Grammar and Mechanics
Grammar and mechanics’ errors make the essay incomprehensible
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics errors occur throughout document.
Several errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and mechanics present.
Some spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanical errors are evident.
Free of punctuation, spelling, grammar, and other mechanical errors.
APA Formatting APA format not used.
Errors in four of the following areas: Title page, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 font, double spacing.
Errors in three of the following areas: Title page, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 font, double spacing.
Errors in two of the following areas: Title page, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 font, double spacing.
No errors in the areas of: Title page,1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 font, double spacing.
*A zero can be earned if the above criteria are not met. *Plagiarism will result in a zero.
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