The goals/objective for Argument Writing:
1. Introduce your claim with creative writing
2. Cite evidence from the play Romeo and Juliet
to support your claim and counterclaim.
3. Write with no spelling, grammar, or
punctuation mistakes
4. Use transitions to help the reader
read smoothly
5. Use nonessential phrases in your writing
because they are quick ways to add information
and because they make your writing more interesting
The purpose for Argument Writing is to think deeper about the play, Romeo and Juliet.
Today's Task:
1. Write your evidence for your claim, using your transitions handout to create a flow between each paragraph.
2. Cite 2-3 quotes from the text to shore up your evidence. Be sure to cite the speaker, and act/scene/line #. You cannot get an A or a B on the second row of your rubric without a minimum of 2 quotes. Click here for instructions on how to make a Quote Sandwich.
To find quotes easily, Google this: "person's name quotes opensource" or "person's name Romeo and Juliet quotes opensource"
Example: "Prince Romeo and Juliet quotes opensource"
3. Write your counterclaim with evidence.
To find quotes easily, Google this: "person's name quotes opensource" or "person's name Romeo and Juliet quotes opensource"
Example: "Prince Romeo and Juliet quotes opensource"
3. Write your counterclaim with evidence.
4. Refute your counterclaim; state why this nominee may be a good choice but isn't the one to blame.
5. HW: Write your conclusion. Retell a story or use a new quote. Make a final case for why your person is to blame.
