Time Warp to Ancient China - Wyoming City Schools
Time Warp to Ancient China - Wyoming City Schools
Time Warp to Ancient China - Wyoming City Schools
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Task:Directions:<strong>Time</strong> <strong>Warp</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Ancient</strong> <strong>China</strong>Imagine that Mr. Kassner has built a time machine. He has agreed <strong>to</strong>bring ONE of Mr. Zoller’s students back in time with him in order <strong>to</strong> visit ancient<strong>China</strong>. In order <strong>to</strong> decide who will make the journey, Mr. Kassner has asked thateach student submit a proposal saying which dynasty she would like <strong>to</strong> visit and whyshe chose that dynasty. The student with the most persuasive essay wins the tripback in time. Which dynasty would you choose?You must write a one paragraph summary of your proposal.You must persuade Mr. Zoller that you are the most deserving student <strong>to</strong> visitancient <strong>China</strong>. Your essay must use the following persuasive format:I. Topic Sentence (thesis statement) - state your opinion! Which dynasty wouldyou like <strong>to</strong> visit?A. Support Statement One - Why do you like that dynasty?1. First sentence with details that explain Support Statement One2. Second sentence with details that explain Support Statement One3. Third Sentence with details that explain Support Statement OneB. Support Statement Two - Why ELSE do you like that dynasty?1. First sentence with details that explain Support Statement Two2. Second sentence with details that explain Support Statement Two3. Third Sentence with details that explain Support Statement TwoII. Concluding Sentence - state (again) your opinion BUT you must usedifferent words this time!Don’t forget <strong>to</strong> use transition words!
I. I. Topic Sentence:A. Support Statement One: One1. First sentence:2. 2. Second sentence:3. 3. Third Sentence:B. Support Statement Two: Two1. First sentence:2. 2. Second sentence:3. 3. Third Sentence:II. Concluding Sentence:(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)(1 point)Assignment:1. Include no less than 100 words. You may wish <strong>to</strong> type the assignment.2. Use this worksheet <strong>to</strong> help you but only turn in your final draft.3. This assignment is worth 12 points - 1 point for each of the ten elements,1 point for over all format and 1 point for how persuasive your summary is.4. Your decision may be creative. However, you must conform <strong>to</strong> both thefacts and the format!
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