Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Persuasive Letter Dates and Deadlines

All homework must be typed to be considered!

Monday, January 12th:
Clearly stated problem (must be focused);
Proposed solution (Identify what should be done and by whom); Audience identified.
Only day in media center for research. Your homework is you ticket in.

Friday, January 16th:
Copies of your two credible sources printed out and annotated for information that you can use to build your case.
Name and address of the audience of your letter

“A” Day January 20th or 21st:
Introductory paragraph.
Acknowledgement of opposition and refutation.

Friday, January 23rd:
Body paragraphs with embedded citations.

Monday, January 26th:
Conclusion.

Friday, January 30th:
Completed copy of your letter for peer review.

Monday, February 2nd:
Due date for letter to be eligible for bonus opportunity.

Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th:
Letter accepted for full-credit. No bonus opportunity.

Thursday, February 5th:
Letter accepted for half-credit.


Friday, February 6th and after:
Letter accepted for course credit, but it will earn zero points.