Name:
date
eblacas
9/17/2019
you assignment
write an essay that evaluates the reasoning of the supreme court majority opinion and dissent
in the case of ker. des moines. you must decide which argument is stronger and support
your claim with evidence from the text itself. that evidence can take the form of quotes, facts.
summaries, or anything else you can find in the tinker v. des moines case.
besides making a claim and supporting it with evidence, you should also respond to a
counterclaim. who might disagree with your opinion and why? how might you provide a
rebuttal to this person's argument?
your essay should include the following elements:
• an introduction that presents a claim and hooks the reader
. relevant evidence that backs up your claim
• commentary that explains how your evidence is relevant
• a rebuttal to a counterclaim
• a conclusion that reviews your major points
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