Answering Essential Questions

Essential Questions:
1. Why do people move?

2. What does it mean to be American?

3. Why does it matter who writes history?

4. Was Columbus an important historical figure? Why or Why Not?

How:
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.

Evidence:
Social- Religion, Music, Dance; Individualality
Political- Independence, Democracy
Economic- Manual Labor, Farmers and Fishermen

Writing Tips:
1. Must have a claim
2. Do not write in first person
3. Plan ahead
4. Support claim with evidence-Provide examples