Take notes on symbolism (for example, the letters of the title are the nitrogen bases) and the ways biotechnology (such as pricking your finger for a drop of blood to identify you) is used in the movie.
Essay:
- Paragraph #1: Introduction
- Paragraph #2: Description of symbolism
- Paragraph #3: Biotechnology applications
- Paragraph #4: Could the biotechnology used in the movie be used today? If so, should it? Why or Why not?
- Paragraph #5: Conclusion
Your essay must be typed or written in black or navy blue ink. Essays written in pencil will not be accepted.
Essay Rubric
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Introduction |
Introduction has an inviting hook, clearly states the thesis, and provides important background or setup for the essay. |
Introduction clearly states the main topic and provides some good background, but it is not particularly inviting to the reader. |
Introduction states the thesis, but it is somewhat disorganized, unclear, or not fully developed. |
Introduction of the main topic seems to be missing, or the introduction’s structure is very disorganized or lacking. |
| Content |
Main ideas are clear and well-focused. They stand out and are supported by strong, detailed information. |
Main ideas are clear, but supporting information is too general at times or lacks additional development. |
Main ideas are somewhat clear, but more detailed supporting information is required. |
Main ideas are not clear. The information is unorganized or underdeveloped. |
| Conclusion |
Conclusion is strong and leaves readers with a feeling that they understand what the writer means. |
Conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends. |
Conclusion is recognizable but does not fully tie up all the loose ends. |
Conclusion seems to be missing; the paper just ends. |
| Grammar and Spelling |
Writer makes no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distracts readers from the content. |
Writer makes one or two minor errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that do not distract readers from the content. |
Writer makes several errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling that distracts readers from the content. |
Writer makes many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that seriously distract readers from the content. |
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