Model essay: click here
Directions for today's summative assessment:
- If you haven't already done so, create a Google doc called, "The Bloody Massacre".
- Share this doc immediately with me (boloss@nths.net).
- Carefully read the directions on the form, first.
- Write your essay in your Google doc. I might "stop by" as you're writing, so don't freak out ;)
- When you are finished, please fill out the entire form (heading featured below) by clicking here.
Top issues/problems in past essays:
- Failure to argue HOW (specifically) your chosen witness was the very BEST witness (compared to another witness, for example)
- Too much narrative at the expense of YOUR own argument ("Witness said this, then goes on to say this, and then claimed...") / Instead, try following the CLAIM (your argument, not the witness's) / EVIDENCE (short quote) / EXPLANATION (how quote supports argument) formula
- Jumping to other witnesses' testimony without thoroughly assessing the testimony of your chosen witness
- Utilizing generic transitions such as, "Moving on...", "Adding on...", "Another thing..."
When you finish, you may work on HW as long as you do not disturb others.
