Name:
Ms. Chaga
English 10
Date:
The Power of One In-Class Essay
Summary: Throughout our reading of The Power of One, we have discussed
the power that people have over themselves and others. Peekay grows up
with a number of influences on his life. Your task in this essay is to prove
whether Peekay was more influenced by the positive experiences and
people in his life or by the negative.
Purpose: To inform and persuade why your viewpoint on the question is
more valid.
Role: Having read and discussed The Power of One, you are now an expert
on Peekay’s life.
Audience: A scholarly reader (Ms. Chaga)
Form: Five-paragraph formal essay—Introduction with thesis statement,
three body paragraphs with plot, interpretation, and analysis, and a
conclusion with evaluation.
FCAs: (100 points)
1. Three body paragraphs show plot, interpretation, and analysis that
prove your thesis statement. (45 points)
2. Conclusion includes an evaluation that connects to an example in the
world (life, movies, books, news, etc.), a re-statement of your thesis,
and a review of your examples. (30 points)
3. Thesis statement uses correct format (Although + other side of
argument + comma + your argument + because + explanation + as
evidenced by + three supporting details) and is the last sentence of
the introductory paragraph. (25 points)
*** Do NOT use personal pronouns (I, me, mine, you, we, us, ours…etc.)
I KNOW that this is your opinion. Any occurrence will result in a 2 point
deduction.
Name:
Ms. Chaga
English 10
Date: