ESSAY #1 ESL 150

Persuasive Essay

100 points

Q: Skills for Success Chapter Three p. 57

Writing p. 75

Topic: Do you think that public education should get more government funding?

(You could narrow the topic and write about the idea that community colleges should be free.) This is not a research paper. You can do some reading about this topic, but be sure to paraphrase correctly. You can use City College and personal examples for support, but remember that this is not a narrative essay. 4 – 5 paragraphs of 400-500 words.

Monday 2/8 Draft One

Bring 2 copies to class for peer-editing

(10 points. No late papers)

Friday, 2/19 Final Draft

Wednesday 2/24 In class writing test

Grammar and Quizzes TBA