- Brainstorm a list of theme topics present in Death of a Salesman. Synthesize theme statements for the theme topics you came up with. Choose one theme statement to focus on for this assignment.
- Create a robust thesis with the chosen theme statement that identifies a specific theme in Death of a Salesman, its significance, and evidence for it. In a persuasive essay, you will explain the importance of your chosen theme in the play.
- Plan out the arguments and evidence you will use in your body paragraphs to develop your essay
- Write a persuasive essay with an introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion. Your persuasive essay aims to convince your audience of the importance of your chosen theme in Death of a SalesmanItalic with arguments and evidence from the text that support its significance. Your essay should be 1,000 words long, in 12-point font, and double-spaced. All quotations you use from Death of a Salesman.
NOTE:
Shows an understanding of the events of the play.
Uses evidence of symbols and motifs from the play in developing a theme statement to defend.
Supports points with concrete evidence from the play.
Develops a thesis statement that is arguable and defensible.
Creates a conclusion that supports the thesis.
Uses language with accurate and correct spelling and grammar.
Creates sentences that flow.
Builds an argument that is convincing and persuasive.
Creates an essay with a structured introduction, body, and conclusion.
Uses quotations from the play effectively.