Model essay: click here

Directions for today's summative assessment:

1. If you haven't already done so, create a Google doc called, "The Bloody Massacre".
2. Share this doc immediately with me (boloss@nths.net).
3. Carefully read the directions on the form, first.
4. Write your essay in your Google doc. I might "stop by" as you're writing, so don't freak out ;)
5. When you are finished, please fill out the entire form (heading featured below) by clicking here.

Top issues/problems in past essays:

1. Failure to argue HOW (specifically) your chosen witness was the very BEST witness (compared to another witness, for example)
2. Too much narrative at the expense of YOUR own argument ("Witness said this, then goes on to say this, and then claimed...") / Instead, try following the CLAIM (your argument, not the witness's) / EVIDENCE (short quote) / EXPLANATION (how quote supports argument) formula
3. Jumping to other witnesses' testimony without thoroughly assessing the testimony of your chosen witness
4. Utilizing generic transitions such as, "Moving on...", "Adding on...", "Another thing..."

When you finish, you may work on HW as long as you do not disturb others. 

IYOW (In Your Own Words):

"The Declarations of Jefferson and of the Congress"

This is not HW, but make sure you save a copy for class discussion:

Be prepared to answer a question from either video. Feel free to use the captions function and the 1.25x speed.

Part I: 

Part II: