The legend of King Arthur is well-known in literature. Based on Unsolved Mysteries of History, there is little to suggest it is true. Do you think it is important for people to believe in legends like King Arthur even if there is little evidence to support them? Why or why not? Write a short (3 paragraphs) explanatory essay stating your opinion. Justify your opinion and conclusions with relevant textual evidence (quotes or paraphrased ideas from sources) and background knowledge. Remember to use relevant vocabulary from the text in your essay.
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Write opinions you have about whether it is important to believe in legends like King Arthur (Not necessarily King Arthur, but legends in general) in the first column. Then write evidence you could use to support that opinion. This might require research. Use citations or quotes / textual evidence from sources. Remember to include persuasive language in addition to relevant details and evidence. Be sure to fill in the table with 4–6 opinions, with each having relevant details and evidence from a source. Use MLA citations for sources. Opinion Relevant Detail and Evidence
Write at least five sentences giving your opinion about whether or not people should believe in legends like King Arthur. Use at least one of the pieces of relevant evidence you listed above in each sentence. Remember to explain why the evidence supports your opinion and to use academic and persuasive language.