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American Revolutionary War Figure Essay Assignment

For this assignment, you will write a 5-paragraph essay about an important figure from the American Revolutionary War. Your essay should include an introduction with a hook, fluff, and a listing sentence, three body paragraphs with topic sentences and supporting details, and a conclusion. Make sure to answer all the project requirements listed below in your essay. Use complete sentences and organize your writing clearly.

Group 1

Choose an important person from the American Revolutionary War. Write a 5-paragraph essay that includes:

  • An introduction with a hook, fluff, and a listing sentence.
  • Three body paragraphs. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. Use the project requirements to help organize your paragraphs.
  • A conclusion that wraps up your essay.

Source 1.1

Project Requirements: Each project must include:

Background Information: o When and where was your person born? o Who were their parents? o Were they married? To who? o Did they have children? How many? o What was their life like when they were young?

Role in the American Revolution: o Was your person a Patriot, Loyalist, or neither? How do you know? o Why was your person important to the Revolution?

Remembering Your Important Person: o How is your person remembered in history today? o Are there any important memorials or buildings named in honor of your person?

Question 1a

Essay

Write a 5-paragraph essay about an important American Revolutionary War figure. Your essay must include:

  • An introduction with a hook, fluff, and a listing sentence.
  • Three body paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences. Be sure to answer all the project requirements about your person in your body paragraphs.
  • A conclusion that summarizes your main points and explains why your person is important to remember.

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