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How is my essay graded again?. What does MDOLC stand for? Extra Credit for the 1 st person who gets it correct. What do the letters stand for?. M meaning D Development O Organization L Language C conventions. M- Meaning. Show understanding of the task
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How is my essay graded again? What does MDOLC stand for? Extra Credit for the 1st person who gets it correct.
What do the letters stand for? • M • meaning • D • Development • O • Organization • L • Language • C • conventions
M- Meaning • Show understanding of the task • Answer the question completely • Stay on task • Send clear message
D- Development • Use specific examples for support • Explain meaning of what you are trying to say • Explain ideas thoroughly • Make sure there is enough support information
O-Organization • Use correct number of body paragraphs • Write intro and conclusion correctly • Include a thesis • Include topic sentences for each body paragraph • Use transitions
L- Language • Do not use slang- Dude • Don’t use contract’ions • Don’t use clichés if you count your chickens before they hatch • Use sophisticated vocabulary to ENHANCE your writing
C-Conventions a.k.a. GUM • Spell correctly • Punctuate correctly • Capitalize correctly • Use correct agreement • Proofread
So how does this all break down? • Each letter is assigned between 0-6 points depending upon how well each section is developed in the essay. • That score is then / 30 which = your essay score
HUH?????? • M- 6 • D- 4 • O- 5 • L- 4 • C- 4 ------------ 23 / 30 = 77%