Sherlock
Holmes Final Exam Essay
Essay:
Create a two-page (or more, double spaced) essay that nominates
Sherlock Holmes for Time magazine’s "Person of the
Year." (50 points.
Time’s
definition of "Person of Year" is the person who most affected
the events of the year, for better or for worse.
A successful
essay will include a topic sentence that states what you will be writing
about (not in first person.) All other paragraphs will use evidence
(supporting details) why he should be selected. Your essay will leave
no doubt that he should be "The Time Person of the Year."
You are trying to convince the editorial board of Time magazine
that they should choose him. (Use the word once in the beginning and
in your final paragraph.)
nominate
- to propose for an honor, designate. v.
nominee
– a person who has been nominated. n.
Qualifications
for man of the year:
"Time Magazine’s official qualifications for "Person
of the Year" are:
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The
"Person of the Year" is awarded to a person who most
affected the events of the year.
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The
accomplishments do not necessarily have to be great ones. They
might be a collection of small ones.
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The
facts must be documented and provable (someone must have witnessed
them e.g. Watson.)
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The
nominee should have gone beyond the normal expectations of a person
in their position and might have benefited or hurt others. (For
example, A doctor who discovers a vaccine.
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You
should include career highlights.
- Personal
qualities (what makes him a good choice)
- Discussion
on how he has benefited others.
- Don’t
exaggerate or sound ridiculous.
- Include
quotes from other people who knew the nominee.
- Start
with the most important details first.
Length:
You have (or should have) read at least 14 of the stories/books.
That means you have plenty of information to use for your nomination.
Your essay should be at least 3 pages long (double-spaced.) If you
read the stories and paid attention in class you will be successful
on this essay.
Yes,
you may use your text and notes!
Good
luck!
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