ENG4UO Independent Summative Unit

Your task is to write a 5-paragraph academic comparison essay underlining the

similarity of themes in two novels written by Canadian authors. The two books must
be chosen from the literature list available in the library. In addition, your first ISU
novel will be presented to the class with a partner.
Each part of the ISU essay will be done in stages.
Part One Due Monday October 6, 2014: Book 1, analysis notes
Pick and read book one, making analysis notes as you read. Notes must be at least
4 pages long (typed, single-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman) and include
notes on character, setting, plot, language, and theme.
Part Two Due Monday, November 3, 2014: Book 2, analysis notes
Pick and read book two making analysis notes as your read. Notes must be at least
4 pages long (typed, single-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman ) and include
notes on character, setting, plot, language, and theme.
Part Three Due Monday, November 17, 2014: comparison notes
Compile four pages of notes comparing book one and book two. These notes must
have the following headings: character, setting, plot, language, and theme.
Part Four Due Monday, November 24, 2014: Typed essay draft for peer
editing
Typed essay draft brought to class for peer editing.
Part Five Due Monday, December 8, 2014: Final Product
Write an academic 5-paragraph comparison essay, comparing the two novels you
have read. All parts from above and at least one rough draft must be submitted in a
duotang. The drafts and final copy should be typed, double-spaced, and in 12-point
font, Times New Roman.
Book notes and final draft are to be submitted to turnitin.com by 8:05am on the day
they are due.
Class ID#:
Password: graydon
**December 8th is an absolute deadline. No extensions will be given and no
assignments will be accepted after this deadline**

Note your books below:

Book One: _______________________________________
Book Two: _______________________________________

English Essay Rubric

Level 4
(80-100%)
High
degree,
Excessive,
Frequently,
Consistently
25-21

Level 3
(70-79%)
Considerable,
Usually

Level 2
(60-69%)
Moderate,
Sometimes

Level 1
(50-59%)
Limited,
Few,
Infrequently

Ineffective
(Below 50%)
Insufficient,
Not apparent

20-18

17-15

14-12.5

12 - 0

Knowledge & Understanding /25

Demonstrates thorough
understanding of facts, ideas,
information, themes, events
and/or details of the text
Demonstrates knowledge and
understanding of literary essay
form and purpose
Thinking /25
Provides thorough, insightful
analysis of text using accurate,
specific and relevant details
Uses skilful, effective focus and
logic in text and relationship to
topic
Demonstrates high degree of
critical thinking skills; reflecting,
analyzing and explaining
Communication /25
Communicates using text that
demonstrates a high degree of
fluency, conviction and sincerity
Uses language conventions
appropriately and effectively;
spelling, grammar and
punctuation
Uses formal language correctly
and effectively; third person
and no contractions
Uses transition words and
present tense consistently and
appropriately
Application /25
Blends quotations appropriately
in text and uses proper citation
format
Applies knowledge of current
context to outside world in the
introduction and conclusion
paragraphs
Follows appropriate literary
structure including, introduction,
body paragraphs, thesis
statement and conclusion
Applies techniques of writing
process through evidence of
revision and skeleton outline or
brainstorm

Total:

/100