1. Get the PEEL exemplar Essay Evaluation Assignment

2. Where would you put the commas?
Nitin teaches a full timetable at the university; however he does have a lot of teaching assistants to help him mark his students’ assignments.
Chenice who is my best friend received an A in English and a B in Math. Whereas Louise who is my worst enemy received a B in English and a D in Math.
Although she likes mathematics she is not doing well in Mr Harris’s course.
According to Katherine Asmoah from the DailyMail “9 out 10 males are prone to violence because of the violence they watch on TV.”

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4. Quiz COMPOUND! 1. We rang the doorbell, but no one answered it. Simple
Complex
COMPOUND!

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2. Have you seen Mr. Nelson’s garden at the back of his house?
Simple
Compound
Complex
SIMPLE!

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3. When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Complex!

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4. Since we’ve lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Complex!

8. Quiz Simple! 5. Whistling loudly, Ken walked past the cemetery. Simple
Compound
Complex
Simple!

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6. Our neighbours are going to Canada on their vacation, but we will take our vacation at home.
Simple
Compound
Complex
COMPOUND!

10. What is a persuasive essay?
To know the basic conventions of an essay.
To understand how those conventions of an essay are applied.
To be able to evaluate if a student has effectively applied the conventions of an essay to persuade the reader.
What is an issue?

11. To know the basic conventions of an essay.
Any concerns about the homework. Are you finding anything difficult so far regarding this course?
Do you think gambling is bad for society? Agree and Disagree signs
Whilst we read this simple essay, I want you to also follow along at the Basic Structure of an Essay handout I gave you.
There are many ways to write an essay. You should always refer back to your teacher or to your specific program of study.
Hook; Thesis; Issue
Point; Evidence; Explain;
Persuade; Link

12. Point; Evidence; Explain;
To know the basic conventions of an essay.
To understand how those conventions of an essay are applied.
The thesis is the most important part of the essay.
Complete the thesis worksheet.
Pratice #3 – You should develop a thesis statement as a group. Your thesis
Hook; Thesis; Issue
Point; Evidence; Explain;
Persuade; Link

13. Point; Evidence; Explain;
To understand how those conventions of an essay are applied.
To be able to evaluate if a student has effectively applied the conventions of an essay to persuade the reader.
Assignment – Due Friday, September 12th, 2014
You will be evaluating ONE essay. You will have a choice between two essays.
Let’s go through the assignment.
Let’s debate! 
High school students should take a mandatory financial skills class to help them with their future lives
Schools should be year-round
Hook; Thesis; Issue
Point; Evidence; Explain;
Persuade; Link