Read Act 2 scenes 1,2 for Wednesday, 3/17
FINAL ESSAYS MUST BE TURNED IN TO
WWW.TURNITIN.COM BY Friday, 3/19 @ 3PM
Do NOT complete your essay in
SKYWARD
Directions:
Using the 5 paragraph essay format
(As you know, your essay is NOT limited to 5 paragraphs...TIP)
answer one of the two prompts listed
below.
Directions:
1. Use a Word/ Google Doc
2. Underline your thesis (Make sure
you present your thesis as a provable argument that overarches throughout your
essay)
3. Create a parallel blueprint
(Develops a strong line of reasoning)
*Make sure your opening paragraph is
well-developed and introduces all aspects that your will be proving.
*Do not provide short, vague
sentences. Write so that your reader does not become confused by unclear
or underdeveloped thoughts.
4. Use transitional phrasing
throughout the essay (avoid trite transitions such as: first, second,
lastly...etc)
5. In your body paragraph, use cited
textual evidence to prove each of your blueprint points AND your thesis)
6. Use DEVELOPED EXAMPLES in your
body paragraphs
7. Embed your examples (a. introduce
example, b. state and cite example c. embed your example -give it purpose to
prove your subtopic and thesis)
8. If you are going to limit a body
paragraph to 1 example, make sure it proves your claim and it is well developed
9. Make sure each body paragraph
proves it subtopic and supports the argument made in your thesis
10. Conclusion: Not just a
summary. This paragraph should conclude/ solidify your argument made in
your thesis.
11. Avoid CONTRACTIONS, THINGS,
FIRST AND SECOND PERSON,
Prompts:
1. Cassius clearly has a problem
with Caesar. Create an essay proving the basis of Cassius's
motives.(Is he jealous, Is he doing this for the good of Rome? Is he
vengeful? Are his actions justified?) Develop an essay Proving
Cassius's motives and purpose. Follow the directions above. (Create
a quick outline, and find your evidence before you begin writing)
*Consider the arguments he presents
to Brutus. Justify your reasoning with textual evidence, social evidence,
& pertinent examples, not opinion.
2. Let's look at Brutus. Should his
decisions merit justification? (Is he being swayed because he is
seriously considering the good of Rome? Is he jealous? Is he
power-hungry) *Consider the arguments Cassius presents to Brutus, and
his reactions. Justify your reasoning with textual evidence, literary
evidence, social evidence, & pertinent examples, not opinion.
IF YOU FEEL CREATIVE, YOU CAN CREATE
1 ARGUMENT WITH 1 LINE OF REASONING THAT COMBINES BOTH PROMPTS. (Do not
present both sides or discuss characters separately. Create 1 argument
and prove it.)
All essays MUST be run through
www.grammarly.com/edu
**See Citing Shakespeare with MLA
worksheet in GC
