Summative Assessment: Close Reading of Declaration

Part 1:
Identify and discuss several of the common traits of nonfiction writing.
Identify:
Purpose
Question at Issue
3 Others (including 1 of the argumentative appeals -- ethos, pathos, logos, or kairos)
For each
a. Provide a general characterization in your own words
b. Provide specific quoted text that supports your characterization
c. Explain how this evidence leads you to the conclusion you presented in a. What about the meaning and context of these words informs the reader?

Part 2:
In paragraph form, explain how the inclusion of your 3 nonfiction traits was used to support the purpose of the piece. As always, write in clear, well-developed sentences and explain your ideas as fully as possible.