Writing Workshop Week

This week is our writing workshop, where we work together in class to write Persuasive Essays. You have been assigned one of three prompts:

Yellow: "Would you consider it dangerous to read Alfons' point of view? Why might some people consider it dangerous to read about what young Nazis believed?

Green: "When Alfons Heck was a young teenager, he thought that Hitler was a great hero who would save Germany. Much later, he realized the terrible damage that Hitler caused, both to Jewish people and to the young Germans who followed him. Do you think people who are not fully adult should be held responsible for their decisions and actions?

Orange: "During the speaking tours that Helen and Alfons made, audience members were sometimes angry at Helen. They believed she should be less forgiving toward a former member of the Hitler Youth. Why do you think that Helen believes so strongly that we should not hate all the members of any group? Do you agree with her?"

This week we'll be breaking down the process of how to write a persuasive essay. Here's what our week will look like:

Monday: How to write a strong argument
-You'll brainstorm your claim and supporting arguments.

Tuesday: Introduction and Thesis
-You'll write a strong introduction paragraph with a hook and arguable thesis.

Wednesday: Body Paragraphs and OREO
-You'll compose three body paragraphs that support your argument.

Thursday: Conclusion and Peer Review
-Finish up your rough draft and have a friend look it over.

Friday: Writing Day
-Spend the class period working on your final draft of the paper.
-If you finish in class on Friday you may turn it in.

If not, all essays are due on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 at the beginning of class. No exceptions.