Students started an essay on class based on the story (Click HERE for text).
Directions for the essay are as follows:
“The Tell-Tale Heart”: Final Argument
Imagine that you are an attorney. You will either prosecute or defend the narrator on suspicion of murder.
Write an argument explaining, as to a jury, why he should or should not be convicted of murder and be prepared to present your argument to your classmates.
Remember Thesis- Proof
Start the first paragraph with your thesis statement:
“The defendant is (guilty, not guilty).”
Complete the first paragraph with statements of evidence (at least 3). Each piece of evidence you use will then be the topic sentence in a separate paragraph where you will explain the importance of the evidence.
Sum up in a closing paragraph. Total = 5 paragraphs
HW: Finish essay, study spelling/vocab
