Read Passage 1: from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and Passage 2: “Arachne.” Based on the information in these passages, write a response to the following:
Should Arachne have been less boastful about her weaving skills?
Write a 3– to 5–paragraph Persuasive Essay stating your position on Arachne’s boastfulness.
Use specific evidence from the passages to support your answer.
Remember to –
state your position clearly
Identify and refute counterarguments
use appropriate organization
provide specific support for your argument
choose your words carefully
edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling
Write your response in the box provided.
