PARAGRAPH: JULIUS CAESAR
This assignment will ask you to assess and evaluate the historical figure Julius Caesar. To successfully complete this assignment you will need to write a persuasive paragraph convincing the reading of your particular viewpoint. Therefore, you will want to ensure your paragraph presents a strong case for your position by providing specific evidence.
I. ASSIGNMENT
A. Prompt: Was Julius Caesar a hero or traitor to Rome?
B. To help you answer this question actively read (highlight and margin note) the handout titled
“Julius Caesar.” If you feel you need more information read a brief encyclopedia or internet
article.
C. Your answer must be supported with at least one direct quote.
II. ORGANIZATION
A. Use a standard paragraph format to write your response.
B. Organize your paragraph around a clear and developed topic sentence.
C. Support your answer with specific and detailed examples/evidence.
A. The paragraph must be word-processed using an appropriate 12-point font.
B. Set the margins at 1 inch and the spacing at double.
C. Provide a title for your paragraph.
D. Internal citations in proper MLA form are required when you use a direct quote. For the
Michael Grant article use the following reference: (Grant, par. ___).
E. Works cited page in proper MLA form.
F. Page numbers if the paper is longer than two pages.
A. This assignment will be worth _____ points.
B. Assessment will be based on the criteria established on the writing rubric printed on the back
(please attach to the back of your paragraph).