Essay 2 Essay Two will be an argumentative or persuasive essay reviewing/analyzi

Posted: September 21st, 2023

Essay 2
Essay Two will be an argumentative or persuasive essay reviewing/analyzing a movie or TV show of your own choosing.
The below guidelines must be followed to make a passing grade, but does not determine an A:
• It must include a clear 3-point thesis statement with a clear forecast that are the root of your body paragraphs.
o It must be an argumentative or persuasive claim about the movie or TV show you chose.
 Example: The Lion King is a good movie because of X, Y, and Z.
 Example: You should never watch The Blind Side because of this reason, this reason, and this reason.
• It must include at least two secondary sources.
o One must be popular, one must be academic
o These sources should preferably come from Galileo, but not required to be.
o They CANNOT be websites including Wikipedia, dictionaries, Sparknotes, or WebMD
 review Sources PPT for these and all other prohibited sources
o You are free to use additional sources so long as they are formatted correctly
o Do not overdo it!!!!
• It must be supported by at least three quotes as support.
o Block Quotes are off limits.
• It must adhere to basic essay structure.
o Be sure to pay attention to intros, body paragraphs, conclusion, transitions, spelling, grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure.
• It must consider a specific audience.
• It must meet all MLA guidelines.
o Templates and resources have been provided, SO PLEASE USE!!!!
• It must not be in first person.
• It must include a title.
o Essay 2 or Movie Paper or the name of your movie or TV show also will not work
o Be creative!
• It must be at least 3 full pages