Civic Literacy Essay Questions

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What is the main purpose of the Civic Literacy essay?

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To test your ability to work with historical documents

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What should you consider when analyzing the documents for the Civic Literacy essay?

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The source and point of view of each document

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What does the term "Describe" mean in the context of the essay task?

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To illustrate something in words or tell about it

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What does the term "Explain" mean according to the document?

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To make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of

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What does the term "Discuss" mean in the context of the essay task?

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To make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument

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What should the introduction of a civic literacy document-based essay include?

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Identification of a constitutional or civic issue and a claim about efforts to address it

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What is the purpose of the topic sentence in Body Paragraph 1?

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To identify the time period for the historical context

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In Body Paragraphs 2 and 3, what should be evaluated? Options: The success of the effort or the impact of the effort on American society, The number of documents cited, The rephrased thesis, The list of outside information

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The success of the effort or the impact of the effort on American society

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What is required in the evidence section of the essay?

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Citing evidence from at least FOUR documents

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Which MUST be included in your Conclusion?

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Explanation of the lasting effects or unanswered questions about the constitutional or civic issue throughout American history into present day.