Exit Project

Since we have been researching our topic in class, you should be able to write a few paragraphs about your topic.
Remember, your essay must have an introduction, a body and a conclusion.
A good way to start off you essay is by using the following sentence starters

In my essay, I will discuss

In my essay, I will explain

I hope this helps, if not please post your question

Have a great weekend...

Ms. Urevith

Test review corrections

It seems that some students had trouble with the following questions

1. Buildings that are divided into tiny apartments are called tenements. It appears that some students were confused with the word ghettoes. A ghetto is a neighborhood where people of a particular ethnic background live or are required to live.

2. The Separate but equal concept is associated with the U.S. Supreme Court decision Plessy v Ferguson.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT

Many inventions made life easier for Americans. These inventions also brought economic growth to the United States by opening jobs to many. There were inventions that "lit up" citiees, form of communication, and the form of traeling on roads was the wave of the future with the cration of the "Model T." There were also inventions that facilitated in meeting the demands of companies and consumers, such as the assembly line.

Choose a topic below and write two (2) reasons by this invention changed the lives of Americans and brought economic growth to the United States. Make sure to include the elements of an essay: introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion.

• Model T
• Telephone
• Typewriter
• Kodak Camera
• Assembly Line
• Elevator
• Airplane
• Telegraph
• Light bulb

In addition to the writing piece above, your project should consist of a poster (include illustrations of your invention with captions and illustrations of the inventor with a brief biography under his illustration.)

Vaction Extra Credit Homework

Are you looking for something to do next week that is free? Well, there is a lot going on. First, you can visit Federal Hall and see the exhibit about Abraham Lincoln. it is a wonderful piece. The museum even has the original Emancipation Proclamation! To get there, take the M train to Broad Street and walk a block to Wall Street. Federal Hall is in front of you.
While there, you can walk to Broadway and visit Trinity Church. In the church's graveyard is where Alexander Hamilton is buried.
If you like Native American history, then continue walking along Broadway until you get to the Old Customs House. That is where the Native American Museum is located.
And guess what! The best news is everything is free.
If you want extra credit, simply write a summary of what you saw.
I hope you enjoy the museums. Have fun.