Focus on counterargument - address a valid concern and refute it with strong support.

 

-Conclusion paragraph - restate thesis statement, summarize body paragraphs and end with a final thought about your topic

*Bring a working rough draft (typed or handwritten) to class for a peer edit/review on Wednesday - worth 5 points

 

Create Bibliography - we will discuss format (MLA) in class on Wednesday

 

Type final draft of essay - don't forget to label concrete details (evidence), commentary (explanation) and elements of persuasion in the margins of your essay.  Please, no color-coding in place of handwritten labels.