JC ACT 1 Directions

 

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