Name: _____________________________________ Per. _______ Date: __________ Tuskegee Airmen Essay 10th Grade Common Core Standards: Writing 1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence… Writing 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Writing 5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. Writing Prompt: What kinds of “wars” did the Tuskegee Airmen face and triumph over during World War II? How did they overcome these challenges? What is the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen today? Write an essay, in which you argue the importance of the Tuskegee Airmen and their influence on race relations in the United States. Back up your ideas with specific textual details from articles, videos, and research. Writing Criteria: Strong thesis/statement argument Textual evidence to back up position (quotes/paraphrases with citations). All article sources available at: www.mrnittle.com Minimum 5+ paragraphs (Intro, Body, Conclusion) Integrate quotes correctly: Introduce, cite, explain and analyze Checked for spelling/grammar/mechanics Final draft may be neatly hand-written in pen or typed for extra credit. If typing, use MLA Format (Times New Roman, 12 point, Double Spaced). You can also email or share your essay via Google Docs to Nittle at [email protected]. Please do this ahead of the due date to prevent delays in printing essays.

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Name: _____________________________________ Per. _______ Date: __________

Tuskegee Airmen Essay10th Grade Common Core Standards: Writing 1: Write arguments to support

claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence…

Writing 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Writing 5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

Writing Prompt: What kinds of “wars” did the Tuskegee Airmen face and triumph over during World War II? How did they overcome these challenges? What is the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen today?

Write an essay, in which you argue the importance of the Tuskegee Airmen and their influence on race relations in the United States. Back up your ideas with specific textual details from articles, videos, and research.

Writing Criteria: Strong thesis/statement argument Textual evidence to back up position (quotes/paraphrases with citations).

All article sources available at: www.mrnittle.com Minimum 5+ paragraphs (Intro, Body, Conclusion) Integrate quotes correctly: Introduce, cite, explain and analyze Checked for spelling/grammar/mechanics Final draft may be neatly hand-written in pen or typed for extra credit. If

typing, use MLA Format (Times New Roman, 12 point, Double Spaced). You can also email or share your essay via Google Docs to Nittle at [email protected]. Please do this ahead of the due date to prevent delays in printing essays.

Writing Process:1. Tree Map/Outline (20 pts.)2. Rough Draft (40 pts.)3. Final Draft due on Thursday, 12/11 (Per. 3) and Friday, 12/12 (Per.

1,2,6). Neatly handwritten or typed for extra credit. (100 pts.)