Unit 2 Writing Tasks

Unit 2 Writing Tasks

W1- Read various informational texts that address the views of federalists and anti-federalists. Write an editorial for a colonial newspaper from the point of view of a federalist or anti-federalist. This editorial should contain: a historically accurate claim, relevant and accurate support for the claim and acknowledge and address the alternate claim.

1. Read and analyze primary source documents and various non-fiction texts and use the information from the texts to create a claim to answer the question above.

2. Compile evidence from informational texts that support your claim.

3. Write an essay that:

a. Introduces your claim

b.  Presents organized reasons and logical evidence to support your claim

c.  Examine and address competing views

d.  Uses examples from past and/or current events to illustrate and clarify your claim.

e.  Establishes and maintains a formal style

f.  Provides a conclusion that supports the argument presented

Suggested Resources:

1.  Federalist and Anti-Federalist views

http://library.thinkquest.org/11572/creation/framing/feds.html

2.  Federalist and Anti-Federalist chart

http://staff.gps.edu/mines/APUSH%20-antifederalists_vs_federalists.htm

3.  Federalist and Anti-Federalist game (optional -great quiz review for students)

http://www.texaslre.org/federalists_game/federalists.html

4.  Federalist and Anti-Federalist biographies (optional could be used for higher level students)

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/fed-antifed/biographies.html

5.  Federalist /Anti-Federalist map (primary source)

http://amhist.ist.unomaha.edu/extras/multimedia/video/Federalist%20and%20Anti-Federallists.gif

6.  Federalist/Anti-Federalist cartoon

http://www.funnytimes.com/playground/img/130798819338560.png

7.  The Federalist Papers (secondary) A brief summary of the papers.

http://www.history.com/topics/federalist-papers

8.  Federalist/Anti-Federalist video

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/5496101/federalist-v-anti-federalists

9.  Federalist paper # 15 (primary source)

http://thomas.loc.gov/home/histdox/fed_15.html

10.  Connecticut political cartoon: depicts the debate over ratification of the Constitution. It also explains the cartoon, (primary source)

http://loc.harpweek.com/LCPoliticalCartoons/DisplayCartoonMedium.asp?MaxID=12&UniqueID=6&Year=1787&YearMark=17

11.  Anti-Federalist, George Mason’s objection to the Constitution (primary source)

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=1847

12.  Pennsylvania Anti-Federalist’s opinion (primary source)

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=1947

13.  Federalist paper #1 written by Alexander Hamilton (primary source) Teacher may wish to highlight certain parts for students to read.

http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/fed01.htm

14.  Federalist paper #85 written by Alexander Hamilton (primary source) it is the concluding remarks on behalf of the Federalists. Teacher may wish to highlight certain aspects.

http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/fed85.htm

15.  Federalists and Anti-Federalists views (Animated video could be used for lower ability students who may have difficulty reading the Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers)

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/11417717/federalists-vs-anti-federalists