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U4 #17- Black History Month Essay Contest & AssemblyBlack or African American History Month is celebrated during the month of February. In an effort to observe and commemorate African American History, LPHS will be holding an essay contest and assembly. Read more about these two opportunities below. INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET Essay ContestPrizesTop Freshmen Essay – 2 Tickets to HomecomingTop Sophomore Essay – 2 Tickets to HomecomingTop Junior Essay – 2 Tickets to HomecomingTop Senior Essay – 2 Tickets to Prom*The top Junior and Senior essays will also be read at the assembly.PromptEssays should focus on the IB Learner Profile trait of risk taker. You should identify a person you know or an individual you have learned about who exemplifies some of the qualities listed below:A critical appreciation of African American culture, history, and heritageA willingness to take risks or demonstrate courage in the face of hardship or adversityA record of taking risks that have effected change or impacted history Formatting* Essays should be typed (Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1” margins, double-spaced)* Essay headings should include: Student Name, Class/Period, and Teacher Name* Essays should include a title* Essays should be 300-500 words (1-1.5 pages)Due Date: Beginning of class on February 22, 2019Black History Month Assembly The assembly is on February 28, 2019 in the auditorium. It will include a variety of performances in addition to the reading of the top Junior and Senior essays.Essay Check List:Introductory ParagraphWhy is it important that we learn about Black History month? (i)Who was your individual? When did your individual live? Where did your individual live? (iii)What is a risk taker? Why is this an important trait? (i)Thesis: (Subject/Person) was a risk taker because he faced (claim about dangers/risks faced?) and as a result they accomplished (claim about their impact and accomplishments) (ii)Body Paragraph 1Topic Sentence- Full sentence restating the claim about the dangers/risks this person faced. (ii)Evidence: Use specific evidence/events/quotes from the sources to present a danger/risk this person faced. (Start with phrases like “For example” or “For instance”) (ii)Analysis: Explain why this “risk” was dangerous (Use phrases like, “This demonstrates” or “This proves”) (iii)Evidence: Use specific evidence/events/quotes from the sources to present a danger/risk this person faced. (Start with phrases like “For example” or “For instance”) (ii)Analysis: Explain why this “risk” was dangerous (Use phrases like, “This demonstrates” or “This proves”) (iii)Body Paragraph 2Topic Sentence- Full sentence restating the claim about what this person accomplished because of the risks taken. (ii)Evidence: Use specific evidence/events/quotes from the sources to explain this person’s accomplishments and impact (Start with phrases like “For example” or “For instance”) (ii)Analysis: Explain why this person had to take risks in order to accomplish this goal or impact (Use phrases like, “This demonstrates” or “This proves”) (iii)Evidence: Use specific evidence/events/quotes from the sources to explain this person’s accomplishments and impact (Start with phrases like “For example” or “For instance”) (ii)Analysis: Explain why this person had to take risks in order to accomplish this goal or impact (Use phrases like, “This demonstrates” or “This proves”) (iii)Conclusion ParagraphOverall, why were your individual’s actions significant? (iii)Why are risk takers important? (i)Why should we honor this person during Black History Month? (i)D: Critical Thinking completes a detailed discussion of concepts, issues, models, visual representation and theories ?synthesizes information to make valid, well-supported arguments effectively analyses and evaluates a wide range of sources/data in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations ?i. completes a detailed discussion of the importance and relevance of risk taking and black history month ___/8 ptii. creates a valid, well-supported thesis with clear claims, topic sentences and relevant evidence ___/14 ptiii. analyzes and evaluates at least two sources to support and effectively analyze claims. ___/12 ptsTotal: _________/34876543213431292725232017 or below ................
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