Argument+Based+Essay




 * Quickfire Challenge: **** “Should Homework be…BANNED?” (10 points) **
 * Goal: ** The goal of this assignment is for you to write a logical, well-supported argument based essay in a short amount of time.


 * Your Mission, since you have chosen to accept it ** : Write an essay supporting or refuting a ban on homework.

In a recent article posted on ABC News, the French President has proposed a ban on homework. Read the article on French president, François Hollande’s proposed ban on homework by Matthew Rosenbaum, as well as an article on whether or not homework has benefits posted by Phys.org.

Take a position on where you stand regarding whether or not homework should be banned. Develop a logical response explaining your position on whether or not homework should be banned, as well as the reasoning behind your position. Include at **least 1 quote from either article to support your position.**


 * Please save your response on a flash drive, however you will be graded on what you submit through Edmodo. ** **//(You are responsible for ensuring that your response is submitted correctly and for saving a backup copy of your response.)//**

__** You will be graded according to the rubric below on whatever you finish during **__** this **__** class period. **__ = = = = = = ||= = **The essay response clearly state’s the writer’s position. There may be some confusion surrounding the logic of the response and/or confusion regarding the essay’s logic or structure. There is at least 1 quote cited from the text to support the argument. There may be some errors with conventions that inhibit the clarity of the essay.** = ||= =**The position of the writer is somewhat clear. There is significant confusion surrounding the logic of the response and/or structure of the essay. The essay may not have sufficient support and may be missing a cited quote. Convention errors interfere with the clarity of the essay.**= ||= =**There is no position clearly stated by the author. The essay lacks sufficient support, is not fully developed, and/or is missing a citation. There is significant confusion surrounding the logic of the response and/or the structure of the essay.**= ||
 * = = **10** = ||= = **9/8** = ||= = **7/6** = ||= = **5 or Below** = ||
 * = = **The essay response clearly states the writer’s position; the argument is logically reasoned. The entire argument is thoroughly and clearly developed. There are 1 or more quotes cited from the text. There are few if any errors with conventions. Overall essay is well structured.** =