Upward Bound Program

Introduction
This week you will:
1) Research Upward Bound OR Head Start by visiting the program's website;
2) Write an essay that answers the following question: Do you think these programs have made a difference in regards to the educational achievement or attainment gap?
Be sure to:
Name the program that you researched
Describe the program's rationale, mission statement, and curriculum
Make connections to this week's readings
ED 50 Writing Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical thinking and analysis
The approach to the assigned topic is insightful, and/or creative, persuasive, unique, and worth developing; the level of thinking/analysis is strong; the ideas are clearly communicated with focus and specificity
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of evidence/research
Uses evidence/sources appropriately, with a clear understanding of the audience's expectations.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment and structure
The organization is apparent, coherent, and contributes to the overall goals; the insightful, specific, focused development of the main purpose/thesis is effectively organized in paragraphs or sections; sophisticated transitional devices help to develop one idea from the previous one or identify their logical relations.
2.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcomelanguage & style conventions
The writing is styled and eloquent, with an easy flow, rhythm, and cadence; sentences have clear purpose and varied structure; sentences and paragraphing show skill with a wide range of rhetorical, disciplinary, or generic conventions; the writer chooses words for their precise meanings and uses an appropriate level of specificity, illustrating his/her facility with the discipline's discourse; mechanics (spelling, punctuation, grammar, usage, and paragraphing) enhance overall readability and purpose; writing free of error, evidence of careful editing and proofreading
2.5 pts
Total Points: 10
Guidelines
When answering the question, be sure to support your answer by making connections to the assigned readings.
Guidelines:
Two pages in length
Double-spaced
Times New Roman or Courier, 12-point font
Microsoft, Google Docs, or PDF format only
Blank documents or documents in an unreadable format will not be graded
MLA or APA format required, including in-text citations and references
https://www(dot)cdc(dot)gov/healthyschools/ost.htm