1. Notes on Writing an Effective Essay
... analysis involves evaluating claims made by a particular narrative, weighing it up against other available evidence and interpretations. Connecting to Broader Historical Themes I expect you to be able to connect the passage that you have chosen to the broader themes in U.S. history and the history of slavery that you will have learned about through the textbook readings and through lectures. What might this specific passage tell us about ... not have to be cited: "In his own lifetime, Frederick Douglass became one of the most preeminent abolitionists in the U.S." But if you use a specif...
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- Grade Level: High School