Assignment "Personal Declaration"

Assignment     Personal Declaration of Independence

Each of you will write your very own Declaration of Independence to the world. Your job will be to tell the world why you should be able to graduate from John Marshall and go out on your own and be independent. Your “declaration” should include the following:

An introduction- this paragraph should follow the example that Thomas Jefferson used in his introductory paragraphs  but in your own words.

You should provide 3 good reasons why you should be given this independence (diploma). You must convince the world you should be able to graduate. So pick three compelling reasons to support your claim.

Your “declaration” should have a conclusion at the end to wrap it up.

(Much like Jefferson does with his declaration)

The assignment is worth 30 points.

The assignment will be typed and single spaced (double space between paragraphs). Be sure you save it someplace so it can be editted if needed.

The final copy will be handed in on __Friday Oct. 14th______________________

YOU MUST FOLLOW JEFFERSON’S FORMAT HOWEVER!!!!!

I.                 Introduction (1 paragraph)

A. “inalienable rights”

B. “truths”

C. “call to action”

II.             Body (3 paragraphs)

A. Reason 1 “Achievement”

a.    Support-make the connection between achievement and your graduation.

B. Reason 2

a.    Support

C. Reason 3

a.    Support

III.         Conclusion (1 paragraph)

A. “declaration of intent”

Mr. Thompson