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 are moving out of your parent’s/guardians house and going out on your own. 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. You must convince the world you should be able to move out. 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)

Final copy emailed to me by Midnight Sunday March, 11th

The final hard copy will be handed in Monday March12th (in class)

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 independence.

B. Reason 2

a.    Support

C. Reason 3

a.    Support

III.         Conclusion (1 paragraph)

A. “declaration of intent”

Have fun and be creative,

Mr. Thompson