Is Having a School Education Mean Being Educated ?

Is Having a School Education Mean Being Educated ? Standards Addressed: W.11-12.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. RI.11-12.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the [informational] text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. L.11-12.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Quarter 1 Essential Questions (Choose ONE): What does it mean to be educated? What are some of the problems in American education and how can we fix them? Purpose: To explore and credibly support your own ideas in response to the quarter’s essential questions. Writer’s Role: To clearly communicate your own views while effectively persuading an audience to consider and/or agree with those views. Audience: The audience for this essay is any group of mature readers who have an interest and/or stake in the public education system. Your audience includes me! Form/Organization: 750-1000 words (3-4 double spaced pages), essay structure (intro, body, conclusion) Typed, 1” margins all around, Times New Roman or Arial 11 or 12-point font - MLA Header Copy of the scoring rubric will be provided Minimum number of credible sources required: 2