Viewpoint A:
- Include a summary of the viewpoint in your own words
- Use material from Foner AND other resources to:
- provide an overview of what is happening in the US at that time politically, economically, socially, etc. – we call this historical context for what you are about to discuss – VERY IMPORTANT
- You may use other scholarly and credible sources to back up/solidify your argument (you may also make one reference to issues in current events that could serve as examples for the side you are assigned)
- Include no more than 1 short quote (make it count!)
- Include citations for any pages used from Foner in parenthesis at the end of the sentence (ex. Foner p. 50).
- Include a works cited list in MLA format if you use any sources other than the Opposing Viewpoints and Foner
- 500 words minimum for original post
- Even if this isn’t the side you would choose, use your imagination and play the devil’s advocate. You will create an original post for the viewpoint you chose, followed by a HIGH LEVEL QUESTION TO GENERATE DISCUSSION – BOLD THIS QUESTION.
Viewpoint B:
- nclude why you oppose this viewpoint (since you wrote on the other)
- Back up your opinion with solid historical evidence (USE FONER FOR THIS but do additional research too) and/or tie it solidly to issues you see in current events
- Include no more than 1 short quote (make it count!)
- Include end of text citations for any pages used from Foner or elsewhere (no need for an official Works Cited list for a response post)
- Be posted by unit deadline on Friday, March 22, 11:59 pm
- 250 words minimum (I am looking at quality here – don’t add fluff) – PUT OFFICIAL WORD COUNT AT THE END IN PARENTHESIS AT THE END OF YOUR WRITING
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