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Theme: When, if ever, is violence necessary?
Choose an issue related to the above theme (ie. Guns, domestic violence, violence in schools, gangs, etc.) and write an essay: personal narrative or reflective.   (Extra-Credit if focus is teen or child related = 10% of score)

Requirements

  1. Length: Up to 5 pages.
  2. Paper Structure
  1. Introduction Paragraph- engaging opening, ending with a thesis statement.
  2. Body Paragraphs (one or more)- Present your point of view and support thesis statement with examples. May be a narrative.
  3. Conclusion Paragraph- mirrors the introduction paragraph.
  1. Use at least one example from each of the following:
  1. the book, including page number,
  2. national or local news, title of article,
  3. your life.
  1. Before or after an example, explain how it relates to your idea.
  2. Include a photo copy of the article and book page with cited information highlighted.
  3. With the publication copy (typed), turn in the following:
  1. Outline or Cluster diagram
  2. 1st Draft with revision notes for content development, engaging opening and closing.
  3. 2nd Draft with revision notes for grammar and transitions between paragraphs.
  4. This cover sheet.
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  5. Email a copy of the publication piece as an attached file to jmc2ocla@moa.net

Timetable

  1. Outline and 1st draft are due Friday, December 18, 1998.
  2. Two Revisions completed by the 1st Wednesday after break.
  3. Publication Drafts (including emailed copy) due by the 1st Friday after break.