In class today we worked on writing our persuasive essay. We discussed the criteria for writing a good persuasive essay. Tomorrow final copies will be due.
Essay Criteria
- Introduction- general to specific with a strong thesis statement
-Variety of sentences including different sentence starters.
-Quotes that support the thesis statement.
-Strong paragraph form- PEEC
-Transitions- used at the start of the supporting paragraphs
-Strong Conclusion- rewords the thesis
-Conventions- correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Thanks for a great class.
After Spring break we will be starting a novel study.
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