Persuasive Essay – 4th Six Weeks
You get the opportunity to improve upon the persuasive “technology” essay that you
wrote for your week 18 Benchmark!
I will return to you the essay that you wrote on Final Exam days.
You should improve it by
editing and revising
and then submit it to www.turnitin.com by
Wednesday, 1/30/13 at 8:00.
This will count as a major grade.
As a reminder, here are the guidelines you were given:
Read the following quotation.
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our
humanity.”
- Albert Einstein
Since Einstein’s time, technology has become an even greater part of our daily
lives. Some people believe that is a good thing; others believe that our
dependence on technology has harmed us.
Write an essay explaining your position on whether technology’s impact on
our society is beneficial or harmful.
Be sure to –
 Clearly state your thesis
 Organize and develop your ideas effectively
 Choose your words carefully
 Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics and spelling
Your essay cannot be longer than what would fit onto a 26 line answer sheet.
The grading rubric is printed on the back.