Economics – 4/22/13
I. Bellwork
A. Page 167 Analyzing the Issue 1-3 Q&A
II. Objective-
- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- Construct a complete 6+1 Persuasive Essay
III. Notebook Check Today
IV. Classwork: Persuasive Essay (12 Summative)
Prompt: Should College Athletes Be Paid?
- Watch Money and March Madness on PBS.
- Stossel Video: Should We Pay College Athletes?
V. Your essay should have the following paragraphs:
- Introduction
- Support for your stance
- Support for your stance
- Counter Argument – explain what others believe and refute their claims.
- Conclusion
Leave a blank line between paragraphs
VI. You will be graded (21 Summative) based upon the following:
- Tree Map – 3 summative
- Criteria: Organization, Content, Conventions– 18 summative
- 6 Point Content Area Writing Rubric
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