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English 9

Essay #5: Persuasive essay based on Romeo and Juliet.

Pick one of the following prompts, and write a persuasive essay:

1. Make up your own plan for Juliet to solve her problem. Persuade Juliet that your plan would be better than the Friar’s plan.
2. Persuade Romeo not to marry Juliet.
3. Create another plan to create peace in Verona. Persuade the Prince that your plan will work and keep the two families from fighting.
4. Persuade the parents to allow Romeo and Juliet to marry.
5. Persuade Mercutio not to fight Tybault.

_____ Ideas and Development

20

___ minimum of 300 words.

___ abundant details describing the event being shared.

___ good judgment in choice of details.

___ includes thoughts and/or reflections about the impact the event had or has on you.

_____ Organization

20

___ appropriate title

___ introduction: use engaging lead, explain the lead, short summary of the story, include the thesis (underline the thesis).

___ paragraphing helped the reader.

___ state each point you are making.

___ explain in detail the point.

___ elaborate about the point with a specific example. Use quotes from the book to prove the point you are making.

___ commentary on each point made.

___ effective transitions both within and between paragraphs.

___ acknowledge and state the “other side’s position

___ tell why the “other side’s” position is wrong

___ explain why your idea is better, how the outcome will be more successful

___ clear conclusion that restates the thesis and main points.

___ make a text-to-text, text-to-self, or text-to-world comparison

___ call to action

___ hook back to the lead.

_____ Sentence Fluency, Voice, and Word Choice

5

___ sentences flow and read smoothly.

___ variety in sentence length, structure, and first words.

___2A: include a three-word sentence. (highlight this)

___2B: include a twenty-word sentence. (highlight this)

___ vivid word choice that helps show the reader ideas. (Underline at least five vivid words or phrases)

_____ Conventions

5

___ typed essay, double-spaced, one inch margins, 12pt standard font.

___ proper spelling, punctuation, and usage.

___ complete, proper sentences. (No fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.)

_____ Total

50