Honors Literature 10

The Purpose of Education Essay

Assignment: Compose an essay that expresses your stance on the purpose of
education, using textual evidence from the speeches/essays given to you in class.
You MUST:

Have an introduction paragraph that contains a general opening, an introduction to the

prompt, and a succinct thesis statement that clearly demonstrates what the purpose of
education is (at least 4-5 sentences)
Have at least three body paragraphs that support your thesis of what the purpose of
education is (no fewer than 6 sentences each)
o Each body paragraph should follow the CEE format with a topic sentence as your
claim (that coincides with your thesis), evidence, and explanations as to how your
evidence supports what the purpose of education is
o You must utilize at least three of the five speeches/essays I gave you in class to
support your claim
o Each quote should be introduced by naming the speech or essay and the author
(no in-text citations are necessary for this essay)
EX: Martin Luther King Jr.s essay, The Purpose of Education,
states
Have a conclusion paragraph that restates your thesis, summarizes your main points, and
leaves the reader with insight (like acknowledging but rebuttaling the opposing
viewpoints of the purpose of education) (at least 4-5 sentences)
Proofread and edit your essay so that it contains no spelling or grammatical errors and so
that it has correct syntax, punctuation, and capitalization. Also ensure that each body
paragraph has a central focus, that all paragraphs are unified, and that the essay has
fluidity.
Avoid all Forbidden Words for Formal Writing
Any outside sources you incorporate in your essay must be cited (not required)

**It would be wise of you to take notes during our class discussion of the five nonfiction texts to
aid you with this essay.
Essays are due Monday, September 26, 2016 by 10:59 p.m. Any essay that is
submitted past 10:59 p.m. will be considered late- YES, even those submitted at
11:00p.m. will lose points, so make sure to submit early to avoid any technical
difficulties.