Download Writing Assignment #6

Writing Assignment #6
GET YOUR GOD/GODDESS, HERO, SEER, OR WITCH CAST IN A REALITY SHOW!
The gods of Mount Olympus, while unique and highly powerful in their individual ways, were (and are)
extremely competitive. In addition, the physical and mental prowess the heroes exhibit in their own
adventures, as well as the clarity and jealousy of the seers and witches or the brute force the monsters reveal,
make for some very unique characters.
A new game-show-style reality show is coming out – with room for a limited number of Greek gods and
goddesses, heroes, seers, and witches. The show will require contestants to compete in physical, mental, and
magical competitions – with the ultimate prize being announced at the end. Your job, as the agent of one of
these clients, is to prepare for the casting people a persuasive essay about why your particular client deserves a
spot on the show.
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Within the essay, be sure to give a detailed history of your chosen client. Things to include:
o Greek and Roman name and their title (if they have them)
o Powers/skills, symbols, and any major events they are associated with or what he/she is best known for
o Any notable relationships (good or bad) with other gods/goddesses, mortals, or monsters
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Make a strong case, convincing readers that your god/goddess, hero, seer, or witch would make for
excellent television, thus attracting viewers. In other words, always tie your points back to why your
client should be chosen for the show.
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To create 10 notecards and a complete essay, you MUST use at LEAST 4 sources (4 BIB cards)(two
MUST be book sources (encyclopedias may count)) and include a Works Cited page (YLHS Style
Guide).
POSSIBLE CLIENTS*:
Gods/Goddesses & Titans
Aphrodite
Apollo
Ares
Artemis
Athena Chiron
Chronus
Demeter
Dionysus
Eris
Eros
Hades
Hephaestus Hera
Hermes
Hestia
Persephone Poseidon
Prometheus Zeus
Heroes & Mortals
Achilles
Adonis
Aeneas Bellerophon
Helen
Hercules
Jason
Perseus
Theseus
NOTE: The assumption can be
made that every client is alive
and able to participate
regardless of their story
Witches & Seers
Cassandra
Circe
Medea Teiresias
Monsters
Charybdis
Polyphemus
Medusa
Scylla
*You may choose a client
other than those listed, but you
must get your choice approved.
BIB CARDS, OUTLINE, & THESIS  due Mon. 12/12
ROUGH DRAFT (with Works Cited)  due Fri. 12/16
FINAL DRAFT (with Notes)  due Tues. 1/3/12
Research Based Persuasive Essay Outline
Intro Paragraph
 Hook
 Who? Name(s) of character
 Brief Summary (general background information)
o About the show
o About the character (can include powers, symbols, family relationships, etc.)
 Thesis (state arguments)
Body Paragraph #1
 Transition
 TS (argument #1)
o CD #1 (evidence of first argument)(use research collected on bib cards)
o Counterargument into rebuttal=CM (ex: Although some may say…, actually…)(CM explains
how the CD reveals the argument and relates back to thesis)
o CD #2 (Optional)
 CS (restate argument #1 & make some connection to show)
Body Paragraph #2
 Transition
 TS (argument #2)
o CD (evidence of first argument)(use research collected on bib cards)
o Counterargument into rebuttal=CM (ex: Although some may say…, actually…)(CM explains
how the CD reveals the argument and relates back to thesis)
 CS (restate argument #2 & make some connection to show)
Body Paragraph #3 (Optional)
Conclusion Paragraph
 Tie back to Hook
 Restate the thesis of the essay
 Summarize the main points of your argument
 End with a strong final thought
REMEMBER:
 CD: CM = 1:2+
 No first or second person (Not even “my client”)
 No dead words (good, bad, things, stuff, a lot)
 N2SSWTSWPP (vary the sentence starters)
 Formal Language, avoid slang (including contractions)
 Follow the YLHS style guide (formatting, parenthetical citations, and works cited)