Summary and Analysis Assignment



Free Response Essay #1

United States History

Mr. Schneider

Due: Friday, November 6

Assignment: You are to write an essay that thoroughly answers the question listed below. You are to use the knowledge you have gained from class, the textbook reading, and your scholarly source.

Length: The paper should be no longer than two typed pages. If it is any longer I will stop reading.

Sources: Go to the library and select a scholarly source that will provide additional insight into the question. Please cite the source parenthetically in your paper using the MLA format. Include a Works Cited page at the end of the essay.

Refer to the “Essay Tips” sheet that I handed out in class. Make sure your thesis is a standalone statement that makes an argument that doesn’t simply parrot the question. Each body paragraph should start with a topic sentence and refer back to the thesis.

Include your prewriting (handwritten). Staple to the back of the essay

1. Breakdown

2. Brainstorm

3. Outline

Headings – do not put your name or a paper title on the essay itself. Simply type “Period - x” (insert the correct period for “x”) in the top right hand corner of the page. Put your name on the attached prewriting.

Grading: You will be graded on the accuracy of your essay, the quality of your argument (thesis) and how well you defend it in the body paragraphs, and your writing skills (spell check, proof read, have your mom take a look)

Your Question: see prewriting form

Points: 50

Heading example: (notice how there is no title)

(Top of page)

Period 6 1

Begin writing here………………………………………………………………………….

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