Argumentative Essay Guidelines

Objective: The objective of this writing assignment is to craft an essay that makes argu-

ments for as to why you believe one particular person, living or deceased, is

inspiring, admirable, and honorable. You will make the case for that person and

argue their superb characteristics to be unique and above average.

Standard(s): 7.W.1, 7.W.4, 7.W.10

Assignment: You are to write an essay that contains: (a) an introduction with a thesis state-

ment; (b) three separate arguments with supporting details for each; (b) a para-

graph addressing how that person has affected you personally and; (c) a con-

clusion. Your grade is dependent on the use of a thesis statement, transitions,

topic sentences, and closing sentences.

Timeline*: Topic & Reasons:Topic & Reasons:Topic & Reasons:Topic & Reasons:

Wednesday, January 8th @ end of class

Thesis Statement:Thesis Statement:Thesis Statement:Thesis Statement:

Friday, January 10th @ end of class

Outline:Outline:Outline:Outline:

Wednesday, January 15th @ start of class

Rough Draft:Rough Draft:Rough Draft:Rough Draft:

Friday, January 17th @ end of class

Writer's Conferences:Writer's Conferences:Writer's Conferences:Writer's Conferences:

Friday, Tuesday, January 17th and 21st during class

Final Draft:Final Draft:Final Draft:Final Draft:

Wednesday, January 22nd @ end of class

*Subject to change

Mr. David Masenhimer