American Folklore Monster

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Essays must be 600-1,000 words. Papers not meeting this requirement will receive a “0”. Due Date: Monday, 11/23 at 11:59 PM (feel free to submit earlier if completed) Each essay will be graded according to the following criteria. Focus /20 essay is on an appropriate and approved topic thesis is thoughtful and original thesis is clearly and effectively phrased introduction is appropriate and effective Support /25 supporting details and evidence effectively support the thesis/research evidence is appropriate  significance of examples of support is clear quotations are properly analyzed (or paraphrased with proper citation) Organization /15 points are effectively ordered topic sentences are clear and help develop thesis transitions are effective paragraphs are coherent and well constructed Style, Grammar, & Mechanics /20 essay is written in the active voice essay is written in an appropriate tense essay is in formal English with no contractions spelling, punctuation, and grammar observe the conventions  of standard English MLA Formatting /20 quotations and references are fully cited  quotations are properly introduced  essay includes proper citations proper MLA formatting/organization Total /100 = _____%