Question

Portfolio Project Description


For this project, you will write an research paper on a specific historical event and its importance to American citizens. Your paper will answer the question: Why should American citizens learn about this event?

For example, what lessons can citizens take from the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II? What lessons can they learn from the rise of totalitarian regimes in the 1930s and the U.S. response?

This portfolio is spread across three units. In Unit 1's Part 1 portfolio, you chose your topic and resources and compiled a works

Answer 1

cited page. In this Part 2 portfolio, you will conduct and analyze your research. In Unit 2, you will write the outline and rough draft of your essay. In Unit 3, you will write the final draft of your essay.

Your Unit 1, Part 2 portfolio assessment has two steps:
Taking notes
Analyzing your research
Your essay for Unit 2 will need to contain the following:
An introductory paragraph that answers the question: Why should new American citizens learn about this event?
2–3 paragraphs of background information about the event that puts it into historical context
2–3 paragraphs that draw conclusions about why this event is important for new citizens to learn about. These paragraphs should include specific examples
A concluding paragraph that summarizes the main points of the paper

Answer 2

This is a portfolio assignment, meaning this is an assignment meant for your own personal touch. c:

Answer 3

But I'd like to try and find an easier subject to write it on

Answer 4

Hm.. try writing about the impact of the Great Depression! Not only did if effect the economy, but it influenced artist and changed almost every American citizen's life.

Answer 5

Write about the topic you have the most information about. Or write about a topic you like and don't mind reading more about.