Constitution+Essay

[|MLA Format]

The United States Constitution is the oldest living constitution in existence and has been a model for democratic institutions around the world. Why has the Constitution been so successful? You will write an argumentative essay that completes the following statement: //The Constitution works because//….

Objective: Write a 5-Paragraph __Argumentative Essay__  that answers the question, “Why does the US Constitution Work?”

Requirements: Web Resources: Click on each link
 * Final Copy
 * Rough Draft
 * Outline
 * Notes
 * Works Cited
 * __At least__ 3 Sources
 * [|__The Constitution for Students__]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__Congress for Kids__]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__Interactive Constitution__]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__Cornell University Law School__]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__Checks and Balances in Government__]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__3 Branches of US Government__]

You will find some information to complete on the Constitution Essay document above with an outline at the end. Use the Question Cards to fill in the answers and sections where you found that information. Starting on Friday, you will begin writing your essay. Below is a rough timeline we will follow to complete this essay:
 * TBD (class) - Write introduction with thesis and main topics
 * TBD (hw) - Complete rough draft #1 with at least five paragraphs. (on Pages, remember to double space)
 * TBD (class) - Your essays will be returned with comments from Mr. Hernandez. You will revise your essay in class and complete for homework.
 * TBD (class) - Peer editing draft #2. Handout will be given to guide you. (Tentative)
 * TBD - Your final essay is due on this day.

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