STATEHOOD
WRITING ASSIGNMENT Due
3/14/13
1.
Use
the supplied paper to create your statehood writing assignment. It should be written in the style of a
newspaper article published on the day of your state’s entrance into the U. S.
A.
2.
The
article must have an attention grabbing headline and a date on the top which
corresponds to the date of statehood. Include your state’s name in the headline.
3.
A
hand drawn illustration must accompany the article in the spot provided. Use non- smearing colored media to draw a
scene, person, or building important to that event of statehood. Use a caption to explain your illustration in
5 words or so.
4.
The
article should include the following information: important people such as
governors, presidents, citizens; place of official state acceptance (a capital
or other city), time of day if known, events leading up to and surrounding the
statehood vote and acceptance.
5.
The
number order of your state (i.e. Delaware becomes the first state to join the
United States) should be included in a sentence in the article.
6.
Any
interesting events or historically significant tidbits should be included in
your article.
7.
Include
your name in a byline at the end.
8.
Have
fun! The path to statehood was not
always neat and tidy- you may find a wild fact!
Next week's states and capitals: #40-42
NY, PN, NJ
Enjoy the weekend, may it be sunny and full of God's blessings!
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