A criteria sheet needs to be attached to your assessment task and signed. Please complete all details clearly. Student name: Teacher: Mrs O’Brien Subject: English Class: 9A Start date: Week Due date: Week 6 Task title: Of Mice and Men Drafted Analytical Essay 20% Task: You will plan, draft and write an analytical essay on the following topic: How does the author show the positive and negative aspects of dreams? You will have some homework and lesson time. You need to do the following:  Answer the question – provide an argument!  Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the play beyond the plot – do NOT retell the story  Use correct technical terms  Include relevant quotations and examples from the text to support your arguments. Embed these fluently into your essay. Aim to include 3 quotations per paragraph and comment on their use and impact.  Use correct essay format: introduction, middle section and conclusion  Use formal, correct writing Word count: approx. 800 words Refer to the assessment rubric Submission Criteria: This sheet is your cover page and work will not be marked until a parent signature is at the bottom of this page. The assessment rubric is attached. Final Score Teacher Signature:_______________________________ Complete when assignment is distributed:Parent signature: Date: Complete when assignment is complete and handed in for marking:Teacher signature: Date: A = 85 - 100% B = 70 - 84% C = 55 - 69% D = 40 – 54% E = < 40%