One of William Shakespeare’s most famous works, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, features parallel plots and interesting love stories. Write an argumentative essay explaining whether you support or oppose the statement, “Love Conquers All”. Manage your time carefully so that you can • reference “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” • plan your response • write your response • revise and edit your response. Be sure to • include a claim • address counterclaims • use evidence from the text Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay. Write your response in the space provided. THIS IS WORTH 70 PTS Does the introduction engage
the reader?
Copy the thesis of the essay.
What side is the writer on?
What are two claims that the
writer mentions from the
other side?
1.
2.
Does the writer refute these
claims using facts, reasons,
or evidence?

List any emotionally charged
words that the writer might
want to change.

List two facts that are
particularly relevant and
credible for making the
reader want to consider the
writer’s viewpoint.

List one idea that might need
some work to accomplish the
goal of making the reader
consider the writer’s
viewpoint.

Do ideas seem connected?
Explain where more
transitions might be needed.
Does the conclusion clearly
restate which side the writer
is on?

Does the conclusion
summarize the issue?
List any grammar or spelling
errors you find.