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__DOCUMENT-BASED-PERSUASIVE ESSAY__
 * JANUARY 11 2011

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 * __INSTRUCTIONS__:

**1-** **GATHER INFORMATION ON REASONS WHY COLONISTS DECIDED TO DECLARED INDEPENDENCE FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND FIGHT THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR BY** **READING DOCUMENT #1, DOCUMENT # 2,** **DOCUMENT # 3**

2**-READ DOCUMENT # 1: THE** **DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE U.S.** __DOCUMENT # 1 __: GO TO THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD AND READ THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: []

3-READ DOCUMENT # 4 ON HOW TO WRITE A PERSUASIVE ESSAY

4-READ AND USE PERSUASIVE ESSAY RUBRIC AND OUTLINE TO GUIDE YOU TO UNDERSTAND EXPECTATIONS OF FINAL DRAFT.

5-RE-WRITE THE U.S. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE FOLLOWING THE FORMAT USED FOR A PERSUASIVE ESSAY

6-SUBMIT PERSUASIVE ESSAY DRAFT BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011 TO MS. BURNHAM GO TO THIS LINK TO SUBMIT ESSAY'S INTRODUCTION : WAIT, wait! LET MR. TINEO READ IT BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT! []

GO TO THIS LINK TO SUBMIT ESSAY'S BODY -WHERE YOU ELABORATE ARGUMENTS : https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dF9LSnRYZmZDRTdIS3FvWU1hUm9EVVE6MQ#gid=0

__ DOCUMENT # 2 __ : COLONISTS LIST OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST KING GEORGE

Over 25 abuses of King George III over a 10 year period and provide ample evidence that the Declaration was justified. The abuses included: 1. Unfair taxation 2. Cutting off trade 3. Abolishing good and helpful laws 4. Making arbitrary laws himself 5. Creating new government departments with officials that harass the people 6. Depriving colonists of trial by jury 7. Protecting his own officials that were murderers 8. Attempting to establish military rule 9. Hiring mercenaries to harass and kill colonists 10. Capturing and forcing colonists to fight against their fellow colonists or be killed 11. Fostering domestic uprisings in the colonies 12. Disallowing or not hearing any appeals for justice ||
 * __DOCUMENT # 3__: WHAT LED TO THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

GO TO THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD AND READ: [] ||
 * __ DOCUMENT # 4 THOMAS JEFFERSON __

INDEPENDENCE IS DECLARED The first point argued by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence was that all men possess unalienable rights, or rights that cannot be denied. These rights include “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Jefferson also maintained that King George III had trampled on the colonists’ rights by supporting unfair laws and wrongly meddling in colonial governments. In addition Jefferson argued that the colonies had the right to independence from Britain. He believed in the Enlightenment idea of the social contract. This idea says that citizens should agree to be governed only when rulers and governments support their rights. Jefferson said that King George III had violated the social contract, so the colonies should not obey his laws. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of the Declaration of Independence. In approving the Declaration, the Congress finally broke away from Great Britain. Today we celebrate the Fourth of July as the birthday of our natio ||
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Persuasive Writing In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something.

Persuasive writing is often used in advertisements to get the reader to buy a product. It is also used in essays and other types of writing to get the reader to accept a point of view. In order to convince the reader you need more than opinion; you need facts or examples to back your opinion. So, be sure to do the research!

Persuasive writing follows a particular format. It has an [|introduction], a [|body] where the argument is developed, and a[|conclusion]. After writing an essay, like any other piece of writing, you should read, revise, [|conference and revise], before publishing the final product. Before starting, check the [|rubric] to see how you will be evaluated, as well as, all the ingredients required to write the essay.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO WRITE A PERSUASIVE ESSAYS GO TO THIS LINK: [] ||

Persuasive Essay Rubric - || - - || - || - - || - || - - || Elaboration to back the rebuttal is clear and persuasive. || - -
 * Area || Criteria || Score4....3....2....1always .............seldom || Student Score for each area ||
 * **Introduction** || includes a hook to get the reader's attention || - || - ||
 * || background info provided (optional) || - || - ||
 * || thesis statement is clear || - || - ||
 * **First Argument** || Topic sentence states the reason.Elaboration to back the reason is clear and persuasive. || -
 * **Second Argument** || Topic sentence states the reason.Elaboration to back the reason is clear and persuasive. || -
 * **Third Argument** || Topic sentence states the reason.Elaboration to back the reason is clear and persuasive. || -
 * **Opposing Viewpoint** || Topic sentence states the opposing view.Rebuttal is clear and makes sense.

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- || Personal comment or a call to action. || - - - || - - - ||
 * **Conclusion** || Paraphrase of main pointsRestate thesis statement.
 * **Mechanics** || Sentences make sense || - || - ||
 * || spelling || - || - ||
 * || capitals, punctuation (space after punct.!) || - || - ||
 * || word usage; transition signals || - || - ||

Persuasive Essay Outline

I. **[|Introduction]**: II. **First argument or reason to support your position**: III. **Second argument or reason to support your position**: IV. **Third argument or reason to support your position**: V. **Opposing Viewpoint**: (This is optional, however highly recommended, so that the reader will know you have considered another point of view and have a rebuttal to it.) VI. **[|Conclusion]**:
 * 1) Get the readers attention by using a "hook."
 * 2) Give some background information if necessary.
 * 3) Thesis or focus statement.
 * 1) Topic sentence explaining your point.
 * 2) [|Elaboration to back your point].
 * 1) Topic sentence explaining your point.
 * 2) [|Elaboration to back your point].
 * 1) Topic sentence explaining your point.
 * 2) [|Elaboration to back your point].
 * 1) Opposing point to your argument.
 * 2) Your rebuttal to the opposing point.
 * 3) [|Elaboration to back your rebuttal].
 * 1) Summary of main points or reasons
 * 2) Restate thesis statement.
 * 3) Personal comment or a call to action.