Robert E. Lee High School Writing Plan

1. Robert E. LeeHigh School Writing Plan Essay Writing Across the Curriculum

2. EOC ENGLISH IIPERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRIC Score Point 1: “very limited writing performance” Score Point 2: “basic writing performance” Score Point 3: “satisfactory writing performance”Score Point 4: “accomplished writing performance”

3. EOC PROMPTS – BEWARE! Be sure to— Be careful not to— become distracted by the quote or picture explain the quote or picture forget a thesis statement make statements you cannot support • state your position clearly • use appropriate organization • provide specific support for your argument • choose your words carefully • edit your writing for grammar, mechanics and spelling

4. Persuasive Essays Mini Lesson • EOC format - 26 lines Organization (see Graphic Organizer) 1. Introduction (hook)/Thesis Required! Thesis review/examples with General Topic and Specific Focus/Position Cell phone usage in the classroom distracts students from learning activities. Cell phone usage in the classroom enhances learning activities. 2. Support/Evidence/Explanation (3) for your position TRANSITION WORDS:as an example, for example, further, furthermore, similarly, also, for instance, as shown by, in other words, another point is, in addition, one reason is.. 3. Address & refute an opposing argument TRANSITION WORDS: on the other hand, in contrast, however, nevertheless, while, a different view, in spite of, some might believe, other people think... 4. Conclusion

5. Your essay MUST: • Take a position • Write a thesis • Develop evidence • Write a conclusion • Not exceed 26 lines

6. Persuasive • Write an essay stating your position on whether the speech credit should be a requirement for graduation • Be sure to – • State your position clearly • Use appropriate organization • Provide specific support for your argument • Choose your words carefully • Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling