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toc //(NOTE: After you add your information to this page, delete the instructions in parenthesis, including this note, so that all that's left is the 4 headers and your information.)// =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = ( Feel free to copy and paste what you have on your wiki page for Dr. Grace for the GRASPS portion.) Time Limit 10%, Stays on Topic 15% **Presentation:** Purpose 15%, Evidence 15%, Awareness of Audience 10%, Originality 10%, Grammar 15%, Addresses the Prompt and Requirements 15% || =Understanding(s)= •Students will understand that academic essays state a clear position. •Students will understand that academic essays are stronger because of a clear position. •Students will understand that academic essays are supported with relevant evidence.
 * Goal || **Make a glogster that argues a specific point using evidence.** ||
 * Role || **You are either a forest ranger or logger.** ||
 * Audience || **The governor of Maine** ||
 * Setting || **You will have to make a more persuasive glogster than the opposing side.** ||
 * Presentation || **You will create an glogster picket poster to either save the forest or cut it down. This is done by making a believable/supportable** **position so the governor will choose your side.** ||
 * Standards || **Product:** Preparedness 25%, Politeness 10%, Content 25%, Comprehension 15%,

=Introduction= The state of Maine is in an uproar! The whole state is in a very intense debate over the plot of land that is known as Baxter State Park. There are two feuding sides. On one side are the forest rangers and nature lovers and the other side is the logging company executives and people in need of cheap housing. The issue? Whether or not to cut down Baxter State Park to make room for affordable housing. The governor is in a panic! What side are you on?

=Task= You need to pick a side! Whichever side you are going to be you need to feel very strongly about, after all, the fate of the State of Maine depends on it. The two groups are going to gather around the governors building in two days time and you need to be present to make your stand. Food and shelter will be provided for you, however we would like it if you would bring your determined attitude and a picketing poster. That night the governor is said to look down from his balcony and pick which side he is going to support so we have to make our points clear! Good luck and I will see you in Augusta in two days time!

=Conclusion= Well done! Your side did a wonderful job expressing their argument in a logical and relevant manor. Your picket really took the rally to a whole different level that helped us get the governors attention. What's left to do now you ask? Wait for the Governors decision, and if he doesn't pick our side we may very well take our new persuasive talents and try again except to maybe go to the President!