Writing Your Persuasive Essay (U2EA2)- 7th Grade Language Arts

Introduction

Today you get to begin your exploration by researching and becoming an expert on a certain topic! You will be using the information and tasks in this WebQuest to help gather resources, view esssay exemplars, examine the rubric, etc. 

Task

The Following Steps you Will Take:

1. View exemplars and annotate.

2. View the rubric.

3. Review source credibility.

4. Pick a topic from the list.

5. Complete research checklist and find at least TWO credible sources.

6. Complete the source page (find direct quotes).

7. Begin drafting: 

                     1. Introduction (hook + commentary + thesis)

                     2. Main point 1 (include topic sentence, commentary and evidence).

                     3. Main point 2 (include topic sentence, commentary and evidence)

                     4. Counterargument (address the counterargument- "You could argue that_____________, but here's the     weakness_________"

                     5. Conclusion (restate main points and "go out with a BANG"!)