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Paul Sparks,
Sino-Canadian International College, Guangxi University, Online English Lesson Plans, Lesson Material and Ideas
for Reading Lessons...
Reading Assignment No.2:
"Evaluation of a Short
Story"
Instructions: Read
the short story then compile an evaluation using the given criteria. This
assignment is to be hand written, clearly in pen. Only write in the space
provided, cross out anything you do not wish to be marked. The assignment is
to be handed in no later than the time specified. Anything given after that
time will not be marked unless the student has a letter written in English
from the Dean. Plagiarism, cheating or collusion will result in a mark of
zero. Failure to complete all of the instructions will also result in a mark
of zero. Below 60% is a fail, there will not be any re-submissions for
failed assignments.
Assessment:
This assignment is worth 10% of this course. Marks will be awarded as
follows:
Accuracy of
Information
Reasoned Arguments and Viewpoints
Ability to Extract Information from a Reading
Originality and Expression of Though
Critical Analysis
Effort
Marks will not be
deducted for spelling, punctuation and grammar unless your writing is
illegible.
SECTION 1: (10 marks
each)
1. Vocabulary - Are the
words effectively used in the story? (E.g. Adjectives [descriptive words] -
are they used effectively?)
2. Layout - Is the size
of the text suitable, is the font (typeface) suitable etc?
3. Structure - Are the
paragraphs too long, too short or perfect. Are the paragraphs in the correct
order?
4. Fact & Opinion -
Is the story fact or opinion? Why?, Do facts and opinions have a clear
distinction? (is it obvious what is fact and what is opinion?)
5. Grammar - Is grammar
used effectively in the story? (use of speech marks etc.)
SECTION 2: (10 marks each)
Story Review:
1. What is the story
about? (main ideas / short summary)
2. Who are the main
characters? (names, description etc.)
3. Did you enjoy the
story? Why / Why not?
4. Who would like this
story? (E.g. young children / boys / girls / teenagers /adults / everyone
etc.) Why?
5. What rating would you
give this story?
(E.g. Excellent = 10 out of 10, poor = 1 out of 10) Would you recommend
people to read this story? Why?
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