Legends Essay
When you make a claim in an essay, you express an idea or opinion about information in a text. But an effective essay does more than state ideas and opinions. To persuade your readers to accept your point of view, you’ll need to support your claim with evidence, including facts, details, examples, or logical reasons. Complete the attached worksheet from lesson 4 to practice using textual evidence. You may use the ideas from the worksheet for your essay. Submitting the worksheet is optional and will not count against your grade; but will help you with understanding how to use textual evidence.
Write about The Legend of King Arthur.
The legend of King Arthur is well-known in literature. Based on Unsolved Mysteries of History, there is little to suggest it is true.
Is it important for to believe in legends like King Arthur even if there is little evidence to support them? Why or why not?