Is to pick a side: are you FOR or AGAINST the use of GMOs??? You must choose a side – no “in-between”! If there are certain topics you may agree with using GMOs on, but others you are still unsure of, you still have to choose a definite side – my advice

MLA Heading on Paper

Name, Teacher, Class, Date included

4 points

Title on Paper

Title is present

1 point

Introduction

GMO’s are clearly explained, a brief history is provided, and student CLEARLY chooses to be for OR against with a valid thesis statement

5 points

Claim + Evidence/Explanation + Citation

Valid, factual statement given with a reliable source cited

3 points

Claim + Evidence/Explanation + Citation

Valid, factual statement given with a reliable source cited

3 points

Claim + Evidence/Explanation + Citation

Valid, factual statement given with a reliable source cited

3 points

Opposition Statements + Explanation +

Justification of stance + Citation

Student addresses opposing views using reliable sources & describing those viewpoints

4 points

Closing Statements

Student summarizes personal position on topic, briefly re-states claims & gives a conclusion statement.

5 points

Works Cited Page

More than 2 sources, MLA format OR use of Explore Button citations throughout the paper & copied to last page.

3 points

Proper Spelling

Words are spelled appropriately

3 points

Proper Grammar

Correct grammar is used

3 points

Proper Punctuation

Punctuation is used correctly

3 points

TOTAL POINTS:

40 points

(Tests/ Projects grade