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Prompt:It is the week before Thanksgiving and you are a turkey.  Write a persuasive essay convincing the farmer and his family not to eat turkey this Thanksgiving.  

Nov 19­10:14 AM

Don't Eat Me!

Nov 10­11:45 AM

Don't Eat Me!

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Don't Eat Me!

Nov 20­9:51 AM

Introduction

Prompt:It is the week before Thanksgiving and you are a turkey.  Write a persuasive essay convincing the farmer and his family not to eat turkey this Thanksgiving.  

Nov 20­10:13 AM

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Argument Counter Argument

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An effective conclusion will do three things well. 1) It will leave a strong final impression on the reader, 2) Give your essay a sense of completeness, and 3) Most importantly, it will emphasize the importance of your thesis statement.

Does your essay have?• figurative language• complete sentences• capitals at the beginning and periods at the end• at least 5 paragraphs• spicy words

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1st Draft

Final Draft

Thinking Maps

Completed Rubric

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