Answering Essential Questions

- Why do people move?



- What does it mean to be an American?



- Why does it matter who writes history?



- Was Columbus an important historical figure? Why or Why Not?



1. Restate the question in order to form a thesis or "claim" with 3 possible answers.
2. For Example: What does it mean to be Irish?
3. Restate as: Being Irish has different meanings for different people which could include their social, political, and economic beliefs.


Provide Evidence:

Social:                                         Political:                                              Economic:
Religion                                   Independence                                      Manual Labor
Music                                        Democracy                                 Farmers and fisherman
Dance

Writing tips:
- Must have a claim
- Do not write in first person
- Plan ahead, support claim with evidence