"The Flog" or Fleming's Blog is a space designed for students in Mrs. Fleming's classes to reveal their thinking about a variety of texts we encounter throughout the year. My hopes are that this space becomes a convenient way to expand on and enrich our classroom experiences. Maturity and integrity are the expectations for proper use and behavior when blogging. All school terms of use in technology apply when blogging on this site.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Blog Assignment # 4: Persuasive Argument

Sir Danvers Carew, a Member of Parliament, was brutally murdered.  A young woman said she saw Mr. Hyde commit this heinous act.  There were no other witnesses.  In this writing assignment, Mr. Hyde is entitled to trial by a jury of London citizens.  You are to act either as the defense (for Mr. Hyde) or the prosecution (against Mr. Hyde).  Your asssignment is to write a closing argument to the jury.  (This is the lawyer's final summary of his/her case and the best efforts at persuading the jury to his/her side.)
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3 comments:

  1. Ana MiljkovicDecember 27, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Hi, i just had a question about the essay. I was beginning to start the intro, and i was wondering if you could talk to the readers? Like how it is in a court room? Thanks

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  2. Dina FlemingDecember 31, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Yes, you should be talking directly to your audience (the jury of Victorian Citizens). This is an appropriate point of view for this assignment.

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  3. Balaam-FlemingJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Mrs. Fleming are we allowed to make up evidence?

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