Purpose Write an argumentative essay about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Summary
In this assignment, you will write an argumentative essay defending a claim about the character of Dr. Jekyll.
Assignment Prompt
Write an argumentative essay in which you state and defend a claim about whether Dr. Jekyll is responsible for the crimes committed by Mr. Hyde. Use a word-processing program to write and submit your work.
Assignment Instructions
Step 1: Establish a claim.
a) Identify the topic of your essay. In this case, it is Dr. Jekyll’s guilt or innocence.
b) Determine your viewpoint, or the way you perceive the topic. Think about your evaluation of Dr. Jekyll—what do you think of his actions?
c) State your position on the topic.
Step 2: Use evidence to support the claim.
a) Identify quotations and supporting details in the text.
b) If you use direct quotations in your essay, put them in quotation marks.
Step 3: Identify a counterclaim and provide a rebuttal.
a) State a claim that supports an opposing argument.
b) Explain why this counterclaim is flawed or unpersuasive.
Step 4: Evaluate your essay using the checklist.
Answer these questions to see if you are ready to submit your essay.
 Does your essay establish a claim about Dr. Jekyll’s guilt or innocence?
 Does your essay support the claim with evidence from the text?
 Does your essay identify and provide a rebuttal to a counterclaim?
 Does your essay have well-developed paragraphs, including an engaging introduction and a strong conclusion?
Step 5: Revise and submit your project.
a) If you were unable to check off all of the requirements on the checklist, revise your essay and save it before submitting it.
b) When you have completed your essay, return to the Virtual Classroom and use the “Browse for file” option to locate and submit your assignment. Congratulations! You have written an argumentative essay.
c) Ask your teacher for further instructions about presenting your essay to an audience of your peers