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1. In the essay In Praise of the F Word, Mary Sherry states that the threat of flunking is a positive teaching tool. She believes that students can be more successful if they have a “healthy fear of failure”. Write an argumentative essay in which you argue against or support Sherry’s opinion about the relationship between grades and academic success.
INTRODUCTION:
a) Hook
b) Summary of the selected article (start with the author’s main idea): 5-8 sentences long
c) Student’s thesis statement= your opinion on the topic that you will support in the essay
BODY PARAGRAPHS:
-# 1 and 2- your position on the issue -
# 3- counter-argument (opposing view point) -
# 4- acknowledgement of the counter-argument or refutation of the counter-argument
CONCLUSION:
a) refer back to the author of the article
b) paraphrase your thesis and briefly restate your supporting examples
c) final concluding thoughts
Essay requirements: Citation Requirements: .
a) Models for Writers textbook .
b) 3 other sources- can be online or printed You need to incorporate a summary of the selected article in the introductory paragraph. • The body paragraphs of the essay must include at least 2 direct quotes and 2 paraphrases. A quote cannot be more than 1-2 sentences long.