Huck Finn: My Access Essay

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
MyAccess Final Essay

Write the essay on www.myaccess.com. Your user name is your first name (as it appears on Skyward) with your student ID #, no space in between. Example: JONATHAN1234567. Your password is your last name preceded by 999. Example: 999SMITH.

Your essay submission must be accepted by MyAccess in order to receive a grade. (Hint: If My Access will not accept the submission, you probably have not written enough sentences in each paragraph.) Remember that My Access due dates are firm; absences do not excuse you from submitting the essay by the due date.

Try to get at least a 5 score on each writing trait. If you achieve at least a 5 score on EACH & EVERY writing trait, you do not have to make another submission; that score will be entered on each submission, unless you wish to make more submissions. A 5 on each trait is not a perfect score.

If you do not achieve at least a 5 or above, you must make at least one more submission, and your score MUST improve in order for it to be accepted.
If your second submission does not receive at least a 5 on EACH AND EVERY writing trait, you must make at least one more submission, and your score MUST improve in order for it to be accepted.

Truth and Lies
“Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.” --Sophocles

Is it always necessary to tell the truth, regardless of the consequences, or are there times when it is permissible to tell a lie? What “rule” should guide a person in determining when to tell the truth or to tell a lie?

Write a multi-paragraph essay in which you articulate your position on this issue. Be sure to support your position with relevant examples and arguments from literature, history (including politics) and personal events.

1st paragraph: opening paragraph, introducing your topic and your thesis
statement.
2nd paragraph: support your thesis with an example from Huckleberry Finn.
3rd paragraph: support your thesis with an example from history or politics
4th paragraph: support your thesis with a personal example or event
5th paragraph: concluding paragraph

As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:
• Develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly
communicates your thesis to the audience.
• Support your thesis with meaningful reasons and sufficient details.
• Address the readers’ concerns, opposing viewpoints, or counterarguments.
• Organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an
introduction, body, and conclusion
• Use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your
audience.
• Edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.