We all knew this time would come eventually...portfolio writing will begin on Monday, October 13. We will be creating an essay discussing the business practices of Carnegie, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, and others. This will be in place of a test for chapter 6 (hooray!). We will begin our drafting on Monday and will be going to computer lab 134 on Wednesday to type the final draft. Due to the nature of the assignment, there will be no official agenda posted this week. This will be a time of quiet reflection and writing, so be prepared to come in and quietly get work done. If the rough draft is not completed Monday, you will be expected to complete it for homework so that we can get started typing on Wednesday. Your peers will grade the rough draft, and I will grade the first typed draft.
October 13 (day 6)
Discuss assignment
Create outline
Begin writing Rough Draft
October 15 (day 7)
Finish Rough Draft
Peer editing
First/final draft typing.
Due Date: First Draft October 15 or 21 (if you don't finish in class)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Coleman
***Note: Check my website
http://staff.fcps.net/acoleman/
for copies of the writing prompt,
outline format, and peer review
for the portfolio assignment.***
Just click the Gilded Age link.
Writing Assignment
The tycoons of the late 19th century were considered either ruthless robber barons or effective capitalists.
Your task: Choose one of these powerful businessmen and write an essay explaining your views concerning his business practices.
*Your prompt/thesis should be as follows: _________________is a robber baron/effective capitalist because… Consider such ideas as their contributions to the economy, their attitudes toward competition and the backlash that the growth of industry had on laborers and society. Draw on your own knowledge and use at least two sources to support or refute the view that you chose. *
Fully support your position. Use MLA format- See your English teacher if you have questions about MLA.
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