Argument Essay (AOL)

Learning Targets:
1. I can analyze author's bias and ideological influence in the text ​Boxers​ by Gene Luen
Yang.
Reading:
1. I can identify author’s bias, or lack thereof, using specific textual evidence that
supports my thesis to develop an argument.

Writing:
1. I can construct an argument, which includes a clear thesis, evidence, analysis, and a
counterclaim through my essay on author’s bias.
2. I can create a well-organized, clear, and coherent piece of writing.
3. I can revise and edit multiple drafts of my writing to produce a polished final piece of
writing.

Question:​ Did Gene Luen Yang depict Chinese culture and beliefs in Boxers without any
personal ideological influence?

Gene Luen Yang is a Chinese American, Roman Catholic author who wanted to tell the story
of the Boxer Rebellion from both perspectives. Did Yang represent the Boxer Rebellion in an
unbiased way? Was he able to separate his personal beliefs from the text or is there evidence of
underlying ideology? You be the judge in a 5-7 page argument essay.

Guidelines:
● Must have a concise claim, responding to the question
● Must include text evidence from multiple sources (at least one in addition to the book)
that supports your claim.
● Must be in MLA Format
● Must be 5-7 pages
● Must contain all elements of Argument Writing