F.+Midterm+Essay

As an English teacher, grading numerous amounts of essays must be time consuming. Having to reread the same boring topics, correct a myriad of errors, and return the essays back to the students can put a damper on someone’s day. Not to mention the time it takes to re grade students’ revised essays. But, luckily, instead of determining my grade for this essay, I can make it easier by telling you what I should get. I deserve a B for my essay, due to my extensive usage of vocabulary, clear answers to the 5 W’s, and usage of persuasive techniques. Ever since I was a young child, I loved reading. In elementary school, I was reading books well beyond my age level, and I was developing an extensive array of vocabulary. I was able to write stronger papers, because I would use words like extensive, instead of more. This helps to my advantage, because now, my essay stands out more than an essay that uses lower-level words. I am helping you out by showing my skills, and it return, I should be given a higher grade. Who, what, when, where, why, and how are elaboration points that have been clearly answered in the essay. ‘My midterm essay grade deserves to be a B’ answers the who, the what, the where and the when questions. The why and the how are answered and elaborated in my body paragraphs. While you have to search around for the answers to these questions in other students’ essays, mine is right here, easy to find. Thu, giving more reasons as to why I deserve a higher grade. So far, I have applied a few persuasion techniques throughout my essay. My introductory paragraph starts off giving sympathy to the hard work and dedication of an English teacher, which is an emotional appeal, known as pathos. I have clearly elaborated and given correct examples. So, since I have done my part, you need to do your part and give me the grade I deserve. Persuasive essays have not been my strong point. I have a difficult time writing these types of essays. Maybe I do not deserve a B, because of my lack of reasoning, or the wrong appeals. Even though I try, sometimes I do not always succeed. The grade I deserve depends on you, and how well you enjoyed reading my essay. Receiving a B would be the best choice.