May 6

6th Marking Period - Week 1

Monday

Homework

Complete Louisiana Territory Type 3 Writing; due Tuesday, May 7

  

Create Unit 9 Title Page

Use the west whiteboard for the unit title and the investigation questions.

2.Copy the “I Can” statements on the same page.

3.

Be able to state from memory WASHINGTON classroom expectations

 

Words of Wisdom

1. Read, Thomas Jefferson, Should the U.S. Purchase the Louisiana Territory? article
2. Create a t-chart that lists on one side the reasons to buy the territory and on the other side reasons to not buy the territory.

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Type 3 Writing:  Should the U.S.A. purchase the Louisiana Territory?

Assume the role of a person living in the USA in 1803.  In a formal style, write a letter to a friend answering the question and explaining your thinking.  

RBE – format, proper noun capitalization, basic punctuation.

FCAs

1. State your claim and acknowledge the opposing claim.  (10)
2. Give at least 2 clear and logical reasons (use reading notes) to support your claim. (20)
3. Use words, phrases, clauses to create smooth clear writing (10/-2)

Extra Credit:  Make it clear if you are a Federalist or a Democratic-Republican and use beliefs of your political party in your support.