Essay planning scaffold

In order for Mr. X to scaffold his writing assignment, he would first make a list of the skills necessary to complete the task (“Write a five-paragraph essay that discusses the significance of three symbols and how they change over the course of the novel”). He knows that his final project or goal is the starting point for planning.

Some students prefer to type their drafts, while others are more comfortable printing their rough drafts. The rough draft of the essay is edited first by the student and then by Mr. X. Once the student feels they have a quality final draft, the student uses the Essay Rubric page for a final draft.

Imagine a teacher, Mr. X, decides that by the end of the semester, his class will read Lord of the Flies and write a five-paragraph essay that discusses the significance of three symbols and how they change over the course of the novel. That is a daunting task, so Mr. X plans to scaffold the assignment for his students.

There is no clear introduction of the thesis or structure of the paper. A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety. Some transitions work well but others are awkward or unclear.