In Class Persuasive Essay

Take Home Persuasive Essay

Revise your class essay. As before, use a thesis statement that focuses on your critique of either 1) the author's persuasive technique or 2) the author's ideas or point of view. Use topic sentences that focus each paragraph on supporting a component of your thesis. Apply guidelines for academic writing (using appropriate tone, style, and voice) to introduce the author and article in your text and cited works entry. Add more quotations for the essay you are critiquing and one outside source that supports your position.

Rubric

4: Complete Understanding, 3: Developing Understanding, 2: Some Understanding, 1: No Understanding

1. Contains a clear thesis statement that establishes essay’s position 2. Contains sound reasoning and support that helps the reader understand and appreciate the position. 3. Organization includes engaging opening that raises the issues, sequenced development of the position, and reflective closing. 4. Voice is thoughtful, committed and convincing. 5. Contains virtually no grammar and mechanical errors and follows rules of documentation.