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Lesson 03 Homework Options

Athens and Sparta

Directions:
Choose one of the following options upon completion of the article
Which is a better city-state to bring back, Athens or Sparta?
OPTION 1:
Create a cover for the Time issue that this article will run in.
Your cover should meet the following criteria:
Should have the Time title on it.
Should include the title of your article without giving away the choice
Should include titles/images for other relevant articles (what other articles
would be in a magazine focusing on Ancient Civilizations?)
Should include visuals
Should be neat, colorful, free of typos, and graphically interesting
Option 2:
Rebuttal! A rebuttal is the response argument.
Write a rebuttal to your original editorial. Your rebuttal should:
Contain the opposite opinion of your original article.
Follow the same format as the first editorial. (refer to your other
prewriting)
Attempt to convince the reader that this choice is the right one.
Should be neatly written or typed, follow proper writing format, be free
from grammar and spelling errors

Magazine Cover Grading

1. Cover has proper title and format

___/10

2. Cover includes teaser for editorial

___/10

3. Cover includes additional article teasers

___/5

4. Article teasers are appropriate for a

magazine featuring Ancient Civilizations

___/15

5. Cover is visually appealing and includes images

___/5

6. Cover is neat, colorful and free from typos

___/5

TOTAL

___/50