Collaborative+Writing

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You’ll be given six statements, each from a different subject area, and asked to choose one to argue for or against. You’ll then have 30 minutes to brainstorm with your teammates: use this time to come up with compelling arguments and powerful evidence. You’ll have full access to your books and the Internet. Then, you’ll have an hour on your own to compose the most persuasive essay possible. Here’s the catch, though: each member of your team must choose a different topic.
 * Debate with the power of your pen**.


 * Collaborative Writing - Scoring Rubric**


 * Writing to persuade **


 * Unofficial Writing Guide **
 * Are you persuading effectively? **


 * Argue, persuade and advise - BBC Bite-size **

[|The 5-Paragraph Essay] [|Tom March Thesis Builder] Possible topics for essay writing: 1. Everyone should belong to a secret society if they want to get ahead in their professional lives.
 * The 5 Paragraph Essay **

2. It is not possible to escape existing walls. They are part of society, and are necessary for the society to work.

3. Artists need to suffer and agonize to be able to be good artists

4. Art is the sole product of the mind of the artist. Neither other individuals, nor the historical moment, have influence in the artist work.

5. You should always be the subject of surveillance as a child and young adult. Cameras should be installed in schools and at home.