The Constitution

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Should we celebrate Columbus Day?

Now that we have researched the voyages of Columbus through both primary and secondary sources, it is time to answer the question "Should we celebrate Columbus Day?"

Keep in mind that your task is to make a thesis statement, make at least three claims that support the thesis, support each one with evidence (in this case, quotes), and to elaborate.

Hint:  Don't expect the reader of your essay to interpret a quote.  You should tell the reader exactly what it means and how it relates to your thesis statement!

Link to outline: Essay Outline  By the way, I gave you an outline in class, but if you would rather type the outline online, simply make a copy.  

Some helpful quotes collected by all of you.  Remember, you do not have to use any of these quotes, they are a resource.  Some of you may have collected other quotes that you believe are more valuable to your argument.

If part of your argument is to discuss the benefits or drawbacks of the Columbian Exchange, the most useful way to be convincing is to find a historian who supports your opinions, quote him or her, and then elaborate.

Argumentative Paragraph Example

Scoring Rubric

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