Thursday's HW - Thematic Essay Outline

1. CLICK HERE. Download, and print the task sheet for this thematic essay.

2. CHOOSE TWO AMENDMENTS TO RESEARCH - Here's the video link from the other day

3. Using the internet, textbooks, encyclopedias, etc., do research and find out:
• The historical circumstances that led to the adoption of the
amendment. In other words, what was going on at the time that led to the adoption of the amendment? Why was it necessary? Why did the gov't decide to make the amendment?
• How the amendment changed the United States government
and/or American society. In other words, how was, or how has life been affected in America as a result of the amendment's passage?

4. COMPLETE an OUTLINE using the BLOCK Diagram of a THEMATIC ESSAY.

So...On Friday, you need to bring in.
1. Task sheet
2. Research notes
3. Outline.

Click here for examples of what your essay should (and should not) look like when you're done! Don't even think about copying these...I've already read 'em, and know what to look for!