Sample Speech Two Title: How Much Protection Do Kids Need? Introduction: Attention-Getting Opening: You’ve told your 4 year-old son ten times not to go too close to his grandfather’s catfish pond. Each time, he steps back for a couple of minutes before walking back to the muddy edge. Context for Speech: … Read more
Audience: A hostile academic audience. Writing Style: Argumentative, Synthesis Purpose: to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. Background: A research/argumentative essay uses reasoning and evidence—not emotion—to take a definitive stand on a controversial or debatable issue. The essay explores two sides of a topic and proves why … Read more
Self-Evaluation Form Note: A completed self-evaluation form must be turned in with your final draft of every essay. READ THIS FIRST: Self-Evaluation of Essays: A Brief Guide to Evaluating Your Own Writing By Richard Nordquist You’re probably used to having your writing evaluated by teachers. The odd abbreviations (“AGR,” “REF,” “AWK!”), the comments in the margins, the grade … Read more
Final Draft . The final draft must be 10-12 pages with at least 10 sources cited within the text and a complete Works Cited Page. . Consistent facility with In-text Citations and formatting of resources according to the chosen style . Consistent facility with English grammar, syntax, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling . WC/REF page layout, … Read more
Select Quotes from The Great Gatsby that would relate to your chosen prompt. You should list these quotes out in a document to submit to this folder by the beginning of class on FRiday, March 11. You should have 10-15 quotes with page numbers. Choose one of the following prompts: How do … Read more