Such a challenge!

Hi there! I hope you were geographically challenged in class today. ;)

This is a reminder that if you want to be entered in the contest to win a fabulous prize, you must comment to the below post no later than 11:59 tonight, Sept. 12. Do not comment to this post for the prize, but you can comment just for the conversation if you would like. As some of you know I randomly check in so maybe I will be in where you are and we will say "hi" to each other! How fun. Also, add any questions that you have and I will try to answer all of them. 

Ready for your Essay Question? ........... I knew you would be. So, here it is:

Write a five-paragraph essay that answers the following question:

Have Americans lived up to the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

Your essay must include the following elements:

1. An introduction, including

• a hook that creates interest in the topic of your essay
  
• a thesis statement that clearly states your perspective on the essay question
  

2. Three body paragraphs that each include

• a topic sentence that clearly states one argument supporting your thesis statement
  
• at least two pieces of evidence (visual details, facts, data, examples, or quotations) that support the topic sentence. For the first two body paragraphs, use evidence from Placards 2A through 2R. For the third body paragraph, use evidence from current events or from your own experience.
• a one or two-sentence explanation of how each piece of evidence supports the topic sentence or thesis statement.
  

3. A conclusion that includes

• a reworded version of your thesis statement
  
• a brief summary of your main arguments
  

Ok! That is it for now! I will be discussing "stuff" that goes with this essay question all week, so stay tuned!

Have fun this weekend!

Mrs. Spotts