Andrew Jackson: A Great President?
Introduction: Andrew Jackson has been considered one of the greatest American Presidents. He was considered a man of the people. He has been given one of the country’s greatest honors, appearing on our currency ($20.00), but should he?
Directions: Research Andrew Jackson’s life and presidency, and decide if he truly was a great president. Then, write a 5 paragraph argumentative essay that argues whether or not he deserves the honor of appearing on our $20.00 bill.
Argumentative Writing
Introduction:
· Hook the reader
· Review topic in general way
· Explain why topic is important and why readers should care
· Thesis
Body Paragraphs: Different Methods
Con Pro Pro…refute
Pro Con Con…refute
Pro Pro Con…refute
Con Con Pro…refute
Conclusion:
· No new material
· Relate why topic is important
· Review main points
· Make a powerful closing statement
Points to remember:
ü Thesis should be debatable
ü Examples: Nondebatable…pollution is bad for the environment…debatable at least 25% of the federal budget should be spent on limiting pollution
ü Each body must have specific evidence to support the claim
Key Phrases to use:
Ø They have a point
Ø To a certain extent they are right
Ø After seeing the evidence
Ø Their argument is irrelevant
Key Words to use:
Ø Certainly
Ø Surely
Ø Without a doubt
Ø Absolutely
Ø Definitely
Ø For sure
Ø Of course
Ø Positively
Also, note that Spelling & Grammar count so proof read your work.
The New Jersey Holistic Writing Rubric will be used to grade the Jackson essays.
Essay should be typed using a 12 or 14 point font size and 1.5 or 2 line spacing
Revised Due Date:
A-Day Classes on Thursday 2/5 & B-Day Classes on Friday 2/6
4 points of Extra Credit: If you include a cover page with a picture related to Andrew Jackson and caption in your own words.