PROJECT PLAYWRIGHT 12th Grade ELA- Mr. Simmons/Thompson DUE-Tuesday 3/10/20 IMPROVING EDUCATION in the U.S. Evidence Based Opinion Paper In ELA we have been researching various articles, stories,...

If you were in charge of education in the United States,
What POLICIES would you create to improve education for all students?


PROJECT PLAYWRIGHT 12th Grade ELA- Mr. Simmons/Thompson DUE-Tuesday 3/10/20 IMPROVING EDUCATION in the U.S. Evidence Based Opinion Paper In ELA we have been researching various articles, stories, scientific studies and opinion editorials in order to study the topic of success in education. For this paper you will develop a plan to solve the Achievement Gap in education. In other words: TASK: If you were in charge of education in the United States, What POLICIES would you create to improve education for all students? You will need to consider all the ideas we have discussed in class, in addition to developing ideas of your own. Some examples might be to create single sex classrooms, create more funding for non-cognitive programs, remove summer breaks, increase funding in lower income neighborhoods, build more Charter Schools, etc. Some questions to consider: · What steps would I take to improve education for the nation? (each step might be one or more paragraphs) · How/Why would each step specifically improve education? · What evidence supports this step? · What challenges might I encounter in implementing this step? Requirements: 1) 3 typed pages 2) 12” Times New Roman, double spaced, complete heading 3) At least 5 Evidence Sources (minimum 2 sources not used in class) Evidence Based Op-Ed Rubric Mr. Simmons/Mr. Limato 12th Grade ELA Name: _________________________ Class:____________________ Category 1: Below Average 2: Basic 3: Proficient 4: Advanced Point of View 15% Essay contained very little evidence of a clear or consistent thesis Essay contained some evidence of a thesis but was not clear throughout the essay Essay contained thesis that was mostly evident throughout entire essay Essay contained very clear thesis that was consistently maintained throughout entire essay Mechanics Usage Grammar 15% Sentences were very difficult to understand. The meaning was lost. Sentences were somewhat unclear. Sentences were very clear with appropriate grammar and punctuation Sentences were extremely clear with perfect grammar and punctuation Vocabulary 15% Poor Vocabulary and misuse of words Basic Vocabulary Appropriate and clear Vocabulary Sophisticated and precise vocabulary Supporting EVIDENCE 40% Little to no facts or details were used to support the Thesis Some facts, details and evidence were used to support the Thesis Many facts, details and evidence were used to support the Thesis Thesis was thoroughly supported with an extensive use of text evidence, facts and details Persuasiveness 15% Arguments were irrelevant and/or illogical Arguments were somewhat effective and relevant. Arguments were relevant, logical and effective. Arguments were extremely relevant, logical and effective. Overall Grade:_______