American Literature Common Core Argumentative Writing Task

Learning Targets CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.

Learning Targets CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text.

Learning Targets CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.A Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.B Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.C Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.D Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1.E Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Rubric 4 I clearly state my side of the debate and the topic. I use evidence from the text that clearly defends my argument. I explain why this topic is important to humanity AND/OR society, and why my side is correct. I discuss the opposing side of the debate and why they are wrong. I keep my audience engaged by using correct grammar, spelling & punctuation AND interesting word choice.

Rubric 3 I state my side of the debate and the topic. I use evidence from the text that defends my argument. I explain why my side is correct. I discuss the opposing side of the debate and why they are wrong. I write in a way that my audience understands me and appropriate for school.

Prompt Analyze the rhetorical devices used and the claims made by Patrick Henry in his Speech at the Virginia Convention, and Thomas Pain in The American Crisis. Using specific references to the texts and documenting their supports, you will choose two texts and discuss which would have had a greater effect on colonists’ perspective of the burgeoning country, had all the people been exposed to both writings.

Structure For Essay Intro Body 1 Body 2 Conclusion Give background on Revolutionary war and why it was necessary to persuade colonists to fight. 3-4 sentences. Choose a text and explain why it is the most persuasive for colonists to fight. What reasons did the author give? What rhetorical devices did the author use and why are the rhetorical devices effective in this case? Why are the rhetorical devices effective at all? (7 Sentences) Body 1 Why would others say the other text is effective and why are they wrong? What are reasons the other text is not as effective at persuading the colonists to fight? (7 Sentences) Body 2 Conclusion. Summarize. Why is this topic/argument important. 3-4 sentences. Conclusion

Things To Remember Do not OVERLY use first or second person pronouns. I, me, my, mine, my, we, our, ours, us, you, your, yours Do not use Ms. Bourne’s hated words—Stuff, Nowadays, First Of All, Being as though Do not start your essay off with a q There, Their and They’re are different words To, Too and Two are different words Proofread to make sure your paper makes sense

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