EOC Persuasive Essay - TIMED

Directions:

Write an essay stating your opinion on whether maturity is dependent on a person's age. 

Be sure to - 

• state your position clearly 
• use appropriate organization 
• provide specific support for your argument 
• chose your words carefully 
• edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling 

Reminders: 

• Keep your essay at 26 lines MAX (following the EOC essay template) 
• You will receive a 45 minute time limit to write the essay (you will NOT be able to continue working once the 45 minutes have passed.
• Organize your essay to include the following information: 
  • Intro Paragraph
    • Hook Statement 
    • Thesis Statement - state your position on the topic clearly 
  • Body Paragraph(s) 
    • Topic Sentence 
    • One example/Details 
    • Connection to the thesis statement 
  • Conclusion 
    • Counter Argument
    • Closing Statement