ACTIVITY GRADING CRITERIA:

50 includes the Activity question; responds clearly to the question; makes an interesting point; supports ideas with specific examples from the literature, visual materials, history, films, etc.; correct, readable college level English; a page (250 words) or longer
40 somewhat off topic; a bit confusing or superficial; point not clear; problems with English mechanics; undeveloped or unsupported ideas
30 undeveloped; veering off topic; superficial or pointless; serious problems with English mechanics; shows little familiarity with  the topic discussed
20 probably should have read the Study Guide and studied the selected Activity topic more carefully; half a page or less, seriously off topic, superficial or pointless; unreadable
0 drivel

I will accept only one Activity at a time. If you post more than one at a time, you will have to repost the next Activity after I read and respond to the first one.

HINT: Read through the Activities Lists before selecting and reading the texts. Identifying interesting questions in advance will allow you to focus your reading.

(c) Diane Thompson : 8/25/1998; updated: 7/26/2005