"Marigolds" Before You Read: Moving into Adulthood

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Read Before You Read "Marigolds" on page 118 of your textbook. Then, write a paragraph to answer the prompt below.

What types of fears and conflicts do young people deal with as they move into adult life? Write an expository paragraph that includes at least three examples.

Suggested Outline:
Topic Sentence:
---Why types of fears and conflicts do most young people have to deal with as they move into adult life?
Supporting Details:
---Give and explain an example of a fear or conflict.
---Give and explain an example of a fear or conflict.
---Give and explain an example of a fear or conflict.
Closing Sentence:
---How can young people prepare to handle these fears and conflicts?

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Above Grade Level - 20 points - Concepts are organized, with a topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence or beginning, middle, and end. Paragraph is accurate, completely developed, and thoroughly answers the prompt. Supporting details are very specific. Writing is very interesting and heavily detailed. Sentence structure and vocabulary are advanced; clichés and slang are omitted. At least 100 words are used. Relevant additional media is added to the post. Detailed and relevant comments are added to at least two peer blogs.

At Grade Level - 16 points - Concepts are organized, with a topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence or beginning, middle, and end. Paragraph is accurate, completely developed, and answers the prompt. Supporting details are specific. Writing is interesting. Sentence structure and vocabulary are at grade level; clichés and slang are omitted. At least 100 words are used. Relevant comments are added to at least two peer blogs.

Below Grade Level - 13 points - Concepts may not be organized. Paragraph is partially developed. Ideas are not fully supported with examples and may stray from the prompt. Writing is simplistic and vague (unclear). Sentences are confusing and may include slang and clichés. Paragraph includes at almost 100 words. Comments may not be added to two peer blogs or comments may be generic or poorly written.

Far Below Grade Level - 10 points - Concepts may be out of order. Paragraph does not answer the prompt. The prompt is ignored or misinterpreted. Writing is confusing. Sentences are confusing. Paragraph includes less than 50 words. Comments may not be added to two peer blogs or comments may be generic or poorly written.

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