On Friday, we began working on an assignment where students were asked to construct a newspaper article covering a very significant event in American history, the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Guidelines for the article are listed below:
- Approximately 1 page of text
- Must include a headline and an illustration
- Must address at least one of the questions listed below
- Must be turned in by Wednesday, October 23 (late work will NOT be accepted)
Questions to be considered in your article:
- Should we have signed the Declaration in the first place? Defend your position.
- Do you agree or disagree with Jefferson's plan for government? Defend your position.
- What do you think about the phrase, "all men are created equal?" Do members of the 2nd Continental Congress truly believe that? Defend your position.
- What is your opinion of King George III? Are we being too hard on him? Defend your position.
- What grade would you give Jefferson for his writing skills? Defend your position.
- What are the key arguments for the Declaration of Independence?
Grading Rubric (9 total points)
- 1-3 for creativity
- 1-3 for content accuracy
- 1-3 for detail
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