Students are writing a comparison of the major candidates of the 2008 Presidential Election. Students began by researching their positions on issues such as health care, the Iraq War, the economy, the environment, and more, using resources posted on this page. Students used this information to fill in a candidate comparison chart. Next, they selected 1-2 topics to compare and used a double-bubble thinking map to help them organize their thoughts. Lastly, they are following the steps of the writing process to write a paragraph, which is due on Election Day.
Assignment: due November 4 (Election Day)
Students should make sure they turn in the following components of the assignment:
- Double-bubble thinking map.
- Rough draft (may be on back of assignment directions page) – should show revision marks.
- Final draft – typed or neatly handwritten in black ink.