Essay: US Constitution SS Chapter 9

PERSUASIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT

Social Studies, Chapter 9

The Constitution: Why has it been so successful?

Prompt: The US Constitution is the oldest living constitution in existence and has been a model for institutions around the world.  Why has it been so successful?

The Writing Process:

Prewrite done 3/26/14

Draft due 3/27/14

Revise/Edit

Publish

Prewrite

1.                       Freedom

2.                       Checks and balances

3.                       Rights

4.                       Federalism

5.                       Three branches

6.                       Fairness

Draft Essay Example

(start with your hook)

What document is the oldest in existence and is used by many institutions as a model for governments and organizations? If you guessed The United States Constitution, you are right! Our nation was built on principles that have endured for over 200 years!  Why? (THESIS) Because the Constitution gives us freedom, allows for checks and balances, and protects our rights.

Add three paragraphs that describe each of the items and then a conclusion that restates the thesis.