Thanksgiving Break Assignment:
Hello, Everyone:
This assignment is due on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28th (the day after we get back). We will begin work on the assignment Tuesday.
This assignment is due on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 28th (the day after we get back). We will begin work on the assignment Tuesday.
Mr. Saltz will also be lending a hand to help us do an excellent job.
It is an essay assignment that will count as a 100 point test. This is a THEMATIC ESSAY, very similar to the ones you will be asked to complete on the Regents Exam.
1. Here's the topic:
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted several compromises to resolve disagreements over major issues facing the new nation.
2. The Task:
From your study of US History, identify TWO issues from the Constitutional Convention of 1787
For EACH ISSUE you identify:
- DESCRIBE the disagreement that arose over the issue at the convention
- EXPLAIN HOW that issue was resolved through the use of compromise
3. Here are some websites to help you complete this assignment.
4. Requirements
- Typed, or neatly handwritten
- You can print the assignment, or if you choose, email it to me at MTessler@schools.nyc.gov
5. How will I be graded?
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.phpscreen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1344309
Click here to see the requirements.
