Thesis: In his closing statement, Atticus attempts to _(purpose)__________ __(audience)__________ to _________________________. Roadmap: Atticus opens his argument with… _______________________ He follows this by…___________________________ Finally, he closes his argument with… Overall, Atticus builds an argument that ___(evaluate its effectiveness in your thesis)___________ Body Paragraph One: Atticus opens his statement by… Use specific evidence to demonstrate one way Atticus builds his argument. (Use your planning grid.) Include at least one quote from the text, properly integrated. Consider whether stylistic and/or word choices are relevant to the effectiveness of this example. Body Paragraph Two: Atticus further develops his argument by… Use specific evidence to demonstrate another way Atticus builds his argument. Include at least one quote from the text, properly integrated. Consider whether stylistic and/or word choices are relevant to the effectiveness of this example. Body Paragraph Three: Finally, Atticus reinforces his point by… Use specific evidence to demonstrate one way Atticus builds his argument. Include at least one quote from the text, properly integrated. Consider whether stylistic and/or word choices are relevant to the effectiveness of this example. Conclusion: Restate thesis about how effectively the speaker builds his argument. Closure/extension suggesting what the outcome of such an argument might be. Score of 6 (37-40) An essay in this category demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although it may have a few minor errors. A typical essay: Demonstrates advanced and thorough comprehension of the text and the author’s claim or main idea
Thesis: In his closing statement, Atticus attempts to _(purpose)__________ __(audience)__________ to _________________________. Roadmap: Atticus opens his argument with… _______________________ He follows this by…___________________________ Finally, he closes his argument with… Overall, Atticus builds an argument that ___(evaluate its effectiveness in your thesis)___________ Body Paragraph One: Atticus opens his statement by… Use specific evidence to demonstrate one way Atticus builds his argument. (Use your planning grid.) Include at least one quote from the text, properly integrated. Consider whether stylistic and/or word choices are relevant to the effectiveness of this example. Body Paragraph Two: Atticus further develops his argument by… Use specific evidence to demonstrate another way Atticus builds his argument. Include at least one quote from the text, properly integrated. Consider whether stylistic and/or word choices are relevant to the effectiveness of this example. Body Paragraph Three: Finally, Atticus reinforces his point by… Use specific evidence to demonstrate one way Atticus builds his argument. Include at least one quote from the text, properly integrated. Consider whether stylistic and/or word choices are relevant to the effectiveness of this example. Conclusion: Restate thesis about how effectively the speaker builds his argument. Closure/extension suggesting what the outcome of such an argument might be. Score of 6 (37-40) An essay in this category demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although it may have a few minor errors. A typical essay: Demonstrates advanced and thorough comprehension of the text and the author’s claim or main idea
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