Hello Writing Students!
Time to begin writing your very own editorial position essay. Your assignment requires you to write an essay that is informative AND persuasive -- similar to the "Save Hillhouse" essay and the Leonard Pitts' articles that you also read.
What issue do you want to discuss? What do you feel people need to know? Is there something you want to change or influence? Refer back to Caleb's essay about alternative fuels to see an example of how to do this.
Your essay should include an introduction, at least 3 paragraphs supporting your position, and at least one paragraph that counters/addresses an opposing point or perspective. Your essay should end with a strong conclusion paragraph.
Your finished essay should reflect our work on thesis statements and transitions. Remember that a well-developed paragraph should have at least 5-9 sentences. Paragraphs should develop and support one point or idea.
You will be able to research and type your essay in the library this week. Save your essay to a flash drive and/ or send it to yourself via email. You may bring money to print it out at school on Friday or bring a typed final draft with you to class that day.
For extra credit, you may submit your essay to be considered for publication to one or both of the following publications (However, I have to approve it first!): Wakulla.com and or The Wakulla News. I will provide contact names and email addresses once I have approved your final essay. Email submissions will earn up to 25 points extra credit.
Final Essays are due on Friday!
Note: You will have time to read in the library on Friday once essays are completed.
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