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Edward R. Murrow High School Ms. Sarno & Ms. Albu

Allen Barge, Principal American History Semester 1

Student Name: ___________________________________________ BAND:

Thematic Essay- Presidents

Historical Context:

Historians who have evaluated presidential leadership have debated if they were great presidents and if each successfully addressed critical challenges faced by the nation during his administration. These include presidents such as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Andrew Jackson.

Task:

Using information from your notes, handouts, and your knowledge of United States history, write an essay in which you

Select two presidents mentioned in the historical context and for each

• Describe a challenge that faced the nation during his administration

• Explain an action taken by the president to address this challenge

• Discuss the impact of this action on the United States

|INTRODUCTION: |

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|WHO: |

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|WHAT: |

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|WHERE: |

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|WHEN: |

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|THESIS STATEMENT: |

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|BODY PARAGRAPH 1: |

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|WHICH PRESIDENT? |

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|WHAT IS YOUR TOPIC SENTENCE? |

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|WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE THIS PRESIDENT FACED? |

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|WHAT ACTIONS DID THE PRESIDENT TAKE TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGE? |

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|WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF THE ACTION ON THE U.S.? |

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|BODY PARAGRAPH 2: |

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|WHICH PRESIDENT? |

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|WHAT IS YOUR TOPIC SENTENCE? |

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|WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE THIS PRESIDENT FACED? |

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|WHAT ACTIONS DID THE PRESIDENT TAKE TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGE? |

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|WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF THE ACTION ON THE U.S.? |

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CONTINUE ON THE BACK (

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|RESTATE YOUR THESIS: |

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|WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT POINTS YOU WANT TO SUMMARIZE? |

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|CONCLUDING SENTENCE: |

THEMATIC ESSAY RUBRIC: PRESIDENTS

|Essay Grading Rubric |Points Earned |

|OUTLINE (10 Points): | |

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|Outline is complete | |

|INTRODUCTION (10 Points): | |

|Who | |

|What | |

|Where | |

|When | |

|Thesis Statement | |

|BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (35 Points): | |

|Topic Sentence | |

|Clearly states president | |

|Explains challenge faced by president | |

|Explains actions taken by the president | |

|Explains how the president impacted the United States | |

|BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (35 Points): | |

|Topic Sentence | |

|Clearly state president | |

|Explains challenge faced by president | |

|Explains actions taken by the president | |

|Explains how the president impacted the United States | |

|CONCLUSION (10 Points): | |

|Re-states the Thesis | |

|Summarizes Essay | |

|Concluding Sentence | |

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|FINAL SCORE: | |

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|COMMENTS: |

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|Sincerely, |

|Ms. Sarno and Ms. Albu |

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|If you rewrite your essay and make improvements, you will earn a higher grade. If you have any questions please see us in room 341 (Social Studies Department). |

|Ms. Sarno’s OPTA’s: A, E, G & J |

|Ms. Albu’s OPTA’s: B, E, G, & H |

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