English 2 - Macbeth by William Shakespeare Final Argument Essay Performance Task- Write an 800-900 word
(approximately 3 - 4 pages ) argument essay, in which you develop a precise claim about whether envy or ambition
is most responsible for the destruction of relationships. Develop your claim with relevant body paragraphs that
contain substantial and pertinent evidence using Shakespear e’s Macbeth and at least two other unit sources. In
your analysis, use persuasive and valid reasoning to connect ideas to evidence. Be sure to anticipate and refute
counterclaims and concerns. Your response should include a purposeful and logical progression of ideas from
beginning to end. Choose words appropriate to your audience and purpose and demonstrate command of
standard English conventions.
Deadlines and Due Dates:
1.Analysis of Essay Performance Task Worksheet: Tuesday, January 6
2.Macbeth Quotation Analysis: Wednesday, January 7
3.Macbeth Evidence Organizer for Performance Task: Friday, January 9
4. Annotation and Article Analysis 1: Tuesday, January 13
5. Annotation and Article Analysis 2: Thursday, January 15
6.Annotation and Article Analys is 3: Tuesday, January 20
7.Thesis Statement: Wednesday, January 21
8.Topic Sentence Outline: Friday, January 23
9.Rough Draft: Monday, January 26
10.FINAL DRAFT DUE ON THE DAY OF YOUR FINAL EXAM: January 28 - 30.
Requirements for the Final Draft:
1.Final draft must be TYPED in MLA format in a standard font of no more than 12 point with a correct Works Cited
page as the last page of the paper.
2.Final draft must have a creative, original, specific title.
3.Final draft must have a strong, well -structured thesis statement.
4.Final draft must begin with an effective introduction.
5.Final draft must be written logically and coherently in paragraphs.
6.Paragraphs must begin with clear topic sentences.
7.Essay must be saturated with well-documented EVIDENCE from the anchor text Macbeth by William Shakespeare
as well as at least two additional scholarly sources.
8.Essay must contain clear arguments and counterarguments.
9.Final draft must contain no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar,proper
citation, nor quotation integration.
10.Essay must end with a thoughtful conclusion.
*****ESSAY MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK. PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN AN ETHICS VIOLATION.
Analysis of Essay Performance Task Worksheet
1.Define envy. (Use a dictionary or your own words. Craft your definition in sentences with examples.)
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2.Define ambition. (Use a dictionary or your own words. Craft your definition in sentences with
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3.Define relationship. (Use a dictionary or your own words. Craft your definition in sentences with
examples.)
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4.Identify at least three major relationships from the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare.
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5.Identify at least one good example of envy from the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare.
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6.Identify at least one good example of ambition from the play Macbeth by William
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