In Class Essay Instructions

SS 8 RENAISSANCE: IN CLASS ESSAY, “The Courtier”

An “in class essay” means....

A piece of writing

Done entirely within class time

Thinking on the spot about what you already know

No references, no quotes, no statistics...no homework!

Requirements:

½ to 1 page in length single spaced=1 to 2 pages double spaced

Must have name and title on it

Must have a title

Must have a topic sentence

Answer one of the following questions:

What are the qualities of a modern day Renaissance Man/Woman?

(Think about what we value today. If we value technology, should a modern day Renaissance Man/Woman be a computer geek? If we value health, should a modern day Renaissance Man/Woman be a doctor?)

Who is a modern Renaissance Man/Woman? Why?

(Is Angelina Jolie a modern Renaissance Woman because she is an actor, has a family, is famous, is good looking, adopts children, etc. Is Al Gore a modern Renaissance Man because he works for a good cause, has been politically active, is rich, etc.)

Topic Sentences: say what you are going to say in your essay in one line

Examples:

I think that a modern Renaissance Man/Woman needs to work in a high paying job, run marathons and be very witty.

I think that Al Gore is a modern Renaissance Man because he works hard to save the planet, has spent his entire life being politically active and is a good public speaker.

Marks: Length/2, Content /4 (is the question answered?), Topic Sentence, /1, Name & Title /1, Spelling /2 = Total /10