For Monday, October 20

Prepare the outline for a 500 word essay in which you clearly argue your case in the trial brought by the prosecution:

Because of its racially descriminatory nature, Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should not be required reading in public American high schools.

Your argument should be written from your unique perspective as counsel or witness.  Your introduction should clearly point out your stake in the argument (what makes you a credible witness in the trial-ethos).  Your thesis should be clearly interpretive-argues for one side or the other based on ___________________.  Your body paragraphs should use examples and explanations as with every other well-argued essay.

1. You will bring in your outline on Monday.  
2. I will set the time at 40 minutes.  
3. You will write your essay.  
4. You will turn in both your outline and your essay.  
5. The two documents will equal one major grade.

The remainder of next week's class time will be spent in trial preparation.  I will expect you to use your times wisely.  I appreciate the enthusiasm I saw today.

Trial Dates:  October 28 and 30 from 8:30 - 9:30.

Happy Trial Preparation!