Frankenstein Argument writing essay--great assessment for students after they have read Frankenstein! Asks students to develop claims and refute counterclaims in their writing. Provides resources for scaffolding students through the essay writing process--including developing their thesis first (evidence-based thesis statements), crafting an outline, and finally writing the essay.

INCLUDES:
-Ideas for teaching the essay
-Essay prompt handout
-Thesis writing handout
-Thesis writing presentation
-Outline assignment AND rubric
-Essay rubric
-Essay reflection

Total Pages

14 pages

Answer Key

Rubric only

Teaching Duration

2 Weeks

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Standards

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CCSSCCRA.R.1

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

CCSSCCRA.R.8

Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

CCSSCCRA.W.1

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

CCSSCCRA.W.4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSSCCRA.W.5

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

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