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Module 7-3 Writing Essay Questions

Carla McSwain

US History: 11th Grade: US History

Specific Content:

Prosperity and Depression (1919-1939) - The learner will appraise the economic, social, and
political changes of the decades of "The Twenties" and "The Thirties."

Objectives

9.01 Elaborate on the cycle of economic boom and bust in the 1920's and 1930's.

9.02 Analyze the extent of prosperity for different segments of society during this period.

9.03 Assess the impact of New Deal reforms in enlarging the role of the federal government in
American life.

ESSAY QUESTIONS:

Comparative Reasoning (Cause and Effect Relationship of two decades 1920s and
1930s)

1. Part A: What are three characteristics of the 1920s that led to the
Depression of the 1930s? Part B: What are three characteristics of
the 1930s that clearly resulted from the specific causes of the
Depression you mentioned in Part A? Part C: Explain the
relationship between each cause and effect.

Scoring Checklist: 2 points for each cause from the 1920s


(Total 6 pts)

2 points for each effect during the 1930s (Total 6


pts)

2 points for each connection made (Total 6 pts)

2 points for effective writing (Total 2 pts)

TOTAL: 20 pts

Comparative Reasoning (Comparing Hoover and FDR)


2. Compare and Contrast the philosophy, policies, and effectiveness
of these policies of Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt in
dealing with the Great Depression.

Scoring Checklist: 5 points for accurate description and comparison of


each president’s

Philosophy

5 points for accurate description and comparison of


each president’s

Policies (at least 2 for each)

5 points for accurate description and comparison of


each president’s

General effectiveness

5 points for effective writing

Total: 20 pts

Evaluative Reasoning (Evaluate the New Deal Policies)

3. Evaluate the New Deal Policies by first, determining your own


criteria for judging them. (For example – affected most people, still
around today, most immediate results seen, etc.) Next, compile a
list of your TOP 5 NEW DEAL PROGRAMS based on your criteria.
Lastly, in a brief essay, explain your criteria and provide evidence
to defend your selections as the TOP 5 NEW DEAL PROGRAMS.

Scoring Checklist:

5 points for sound list of criteria

5 points for 5 New Deal Programs which meet criteria

5 points for accurate evidence and compelling argument

5 points for effective writing in the essay

Total: 20 pts.

COURSE GOAL ALIGNMENT:

ASSESSMENTS ARISE FROM AND REFLECT CLEAR LEARNING


TARGETS.
ACCURATE ASSESSMENT USES APPROPRIATE METHODS GIVEN THE
CONTEXT AND SAMPLE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT APPROPRIATELY.

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