Declaration of Independence

Task You have two choices for this essay: Revisit the poem you wrote about and perform a close reading, using your passage(s) from the Declaration of Independence as a lens. In other words, How does the poem relate to the values and beliefs expressed by Jefferson and his crew? Typically, a close reading works through the poem from beginning to end, pausing at words, lines, or stanzas to explore an overarching theme in detail rather than try to take on the whole thing. OR Revisit the short story you wrote about for this unit and perform a close reading, using your passage(s) from the Declaration of Independence as a lens. In other words, how does the short relate to the the values and beliefs expressed by Jefferson and his crew? Typically, a close reading of a short story focuses on a theme and examines how the author uses character, setting, plot, and/or literary devices to support that theme. Suggestions Your introduction should prepare your reader for the overall topic of your essay and fully introduce the poem or short story and author. Your thesis should make an argument about how the theme of the poem or short story reflects or rejects the idea(s) you focused on in your analysis of The Declaration of Independence. Note: you do not necessarily have to name the Declaration in your thesis or intro: the focus should be on the shared theme. The body of your essay should use specific evidence (quote, paraphrase, summary) from the poem/short story to support your claim. You can also use the Declaration as a primary source, of course, but you don’t have to quote from it directly. Go back to your posts and review what you and your classmates discussed. Use any of the words or ideas you have already written about — they are yours, so it’s not plagiarism!! Do not quote any of your peers directly unless you have reached out to them (via Pronto or the Canvas Mailbox) to get permission. If something a classmate said in our discussion lit a spark for you, it’s okay to take that idea and run with it, but you should credit them in the body of your paper, as in “A comment made by Isabel Anderson got me thinking about…” or something like that. You don’t need to list them in your Works Cited. Take a look at this Guide to Close Reading for tips on how to really dig into the poem or short story. You may want to use the conclusion to talk about how you/we benefit from access to the Literature in this unit OR how this theme/topic fits into your/our experience of the world today. Requirements Typed 3-5 pages, Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double spaced. In-text/parenthetical citations and Work(s) Cited Don’t forget to include an original title which leads your reader into your essay. No outside research on the poem or story!! Exception: you can look up words or the author’s background but be sure to cite properly Evaluation An introduction that prepares your reader for your thesis, including the author, title, and a BRIEF overview of the poem or short story. A clearly stated thesis Sufficient and relevant evidence directly from the poem Well-organized paragraphs which combine your ideas and the poet’s Careful analysis of evidence using the techniques and vocabulary covered in this unit Mechanics (sentence boundaries, spelling, grammar) MLA formatting and citation, including a Work Cited page (see sample, below) MLA guide for formatting MLA guide for quoting Poems to choose from: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper “Songs for the People” Sojourner Truth “Ain’t I a Woman?” Phyllis Wheatley “To the Right Honorable William, Earl of Dartmouth” George Moses Horton “On Liberty and Slavery” Short Story option: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins. “Two Offers.” Works Cited (separate page at the end of your paper; copy/paste whichever text(s) you use in your essay; use the last name of the author, not my name) Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins. “Songs for the People.” Rpt. In English 002 Class Reader. Isabel Anderson. Solano Community College. Print. pp (use page numbers from the reader, not on the original text) Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins. “Two Offers.” Rpt. In English 002 Class Reader. Isabel Anderson. Solano Community College. Print. pp Horton, George Moses “On Liberty and Slavery.” Isabel Anderson. Solano Community College. Print. pp ____ Jefferson, Thomas, et al. “The Declaration of Independence.” Rpt. In English 002 Class Reader. Isabel Anderson. Solano Community College. Print. pp Truth, Sojourner . “Ain’t I a Woman?” Rpt. In English 002 Class Reader. Isabel Anderson. Solano Community College. Print. pp Wheatley , Phyllis. “To the Right Honorable William, Earl of Dartmouth.” Isabel Anderson. Solano Community College. Print. pp

Don't use plagiarized sources. Get Your Custom Essay on
Declaration of Independence
Get a 15% discount on this Paper
Order Essay
Quality Guaranteed

With us, you are either satisfied 100% or you get your money back-No monkey business

Check Prices
Make an order in advance and get the best price
Pages (550 words)
$0.00
*Price with a welcome 15% discount applied.
Pro tip: If you want to save more money and pay the lowest price, you need to set a more extended deadline.
We know that being a student these days is hard. Because of this, our prices are some of the lowest on the market.

Instead, we offer perks, discounts, and free services to enhance your experience.
Sign up, place your order, and leave the rest to our professional paper writers in less than 2 minutes.
step 1
Upload assignment instructions
Fill out the order form and provide paper details. You can even attach screenshots or add additional instructions later. If something is not clear or missing, the writer will contact you for clarification.
s
Get personalized services with My Paper Support
One writer for all your papers
You can select one writer for all your papers. This option enhances the consistency in the quality of your assignments. Select your preferred writer from the list of writers who have handledf your previous assignments
Same paper from different writers
Are you ordering the same assignment for a friend? You can get the same paper from different writers. The goal is to produce 100% unique and original papers
Copy of sources used
Our homework writers will provide you with copies of sources used on your request. Just add the option when plaing your order
What our partners say about us
We appreciate every review and are always looking for ways to grow. See what other students think about our do my paper service.
Nursing
Always on time and a life saver for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!
Customer 452453, October 22nd, 2021
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Thank you
Customer 452531, May 19th, 2021
Nursing
Great work! Thank you so much.
Customer 452707, July 15th, 2022
Social Work and Human Services
Great Job!
Customer 452587, October 27th, 2021
Accounting
Thanks for your support
Customer 452701, February 3rd, 2022
Social Work and Human Services
Excellent Work!
Customer 452587, August 24th, 2021
Other
Amazing work
Customer 452909, September 4th, 2024
Social Work and Human Services
Great Work !!!
Customer 452587, November 9th, 2021
Nursing
Thank you for the outstanding work .
Customer 452635, June 5th, 2022
Computer science
extremely happy with the service, again! You guys are the best.
Customer 452715, July 27th, 2022
Nursing
This is great! Thank you
Customer 452679, December 16th, 2021
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Thank you so much. Well written paper.
Customer 452701, September 25th, 2023
Enjoy affordable prices and lifetime discounts
Use a coupon FIRST15 and enjoy expert help with any task at the most affordable price.
Order Now Order in Chat

Ensure originality, uphold integrity, and achieve excellence. Get FREE Turnitin AI Reports with every order.