The assignment for this lesson is to write an essay analyzing the Declaration of Independence. You'll look at
how the structure and the language support the overall
purpose, and you'll support your thesis with specific
examples from the text.
You should have created a draft of this assignment in the writing activity
called "Prepare an Analysis Essay. If you didn't complete that activity, you
should go back and do so now. If you have already completed the draft,
continue to the next page to start revising.
This writing assignment focuses on the following skills:
• Developing a strong introduction paragraph
• Using relevant evidence
Supporting evidence with commentary
Directions
1. Click the assignment icon for assignment details and
guidance.
2. Read through the next several pages.
3. Submit your answers to your teacher for grading.