Creating a Criterion Account

Leonid Pasternak

Criterion is an online writing evaluation software tool.  Basically, it will make writing and revising your work very quick and easy.  I'd like you to set up your accounts so we can begin working in the program by our next class.

Step 1: Read

Read through the following documents:
Quick Access Guide
Beginning Criterion

Step 2: Get Your Access Code

This should be in your email.  If you didn't receive an email from Criterion, please contact me and I can give you the code.  Keep a copy of it accessible while you sign up.

Step 3: Visit the Site

Criterion's web address is criterion.ets.org - Bookmark this page!!  You can also find a link on the menu of this blog.

Step 4: Create Your Account

Following the instructions from the guides above, create a student account using your school email address, and your user name from Veracross.  There will be a space to enter the access code.

Step 5: Log In

Once you are signed up, log in from the main site and check that your username/password work.  Also check that your English class appears on your main page.  If anything doesn't work, please email me.

Plot Notes/Key Terms

Plot     Conflict       -Internal       -External Protagonist Antagonist Exposition Complications Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

What happens (action of story) Problem of story (protagonist must overcome) Problem within character (ex: making a decision, overcoming fear, illness) Person vs. Self Problem from outside of character (a fight, storm, oppression) Person vs. Person Person vs. Nature                       Red = Antagonist Forces Person vs. Society  Character w/problem - we relate to them, follow the action w/them Force that opposes protagonist (not always a character/person) Opening of story; intro protagonist & setting Small problems that get in the way of protagonist - build tension/suspense Paired w/complications, ramping up of tension/suspense Turning point; conflict resolves; protagonist succeeds or fails Consequences of climax play out; relaxing of tension/suspense Final wrapping up, climax resolves