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Hamilton & Jefferson - Concluding Activity (15 pts.)
Choose ONE option below to wrap-up our study of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Circle your choice.
Political Cartoon
or
Newspaper Article
or
Debate Arguments
See the instructions below for your assignment choice.
Assignment Type
Requirements
Grade Breakdown
Political Cartoon
You will create a political cartoon that tries to influence a reader to agree with either
Hamilton or Jefferson’s opinion about a topic.
1. Choose a side (Hamilton or Jefferson)
2. Choose a topic of his that you want to comment on. (see your chart)
3. Decide what point you want to make about this topic.
4. Create a single cartoon that persuades others to agree with your point. Include
dialogue or a powerful title.
5. OPTIONAL: Attach a few sentences explaining you use of exaggeration,
symbolism, analogy, or irony. (+2 pts. extra credit)
Topic is clear.
Point of cartoon is
relevant.
Cartoon is
persuasive.
Text use is
strong.
Newspaper
Article
You will write a neutral newspaper article about the different opinions that Hamilton and
Jefferson have about a topic.
1. Choose a topic and review each man’s side. Also review each man’s background
information. (see your chart)
2. Write an introductory paragraph explaining the topic. No opinions here.
3. Write a paragraph for each man’s opinion on the topic you chose. (2 total)
4. Write a concluding paragraph that explains who would probably supports each
man’s idea and why. (see the last two pages of the packet)
5. Create an attention-grabbing headline.
6. OPTIONAL: Include at least 2 realistic “quotes” from Hamilton and Jefferson within
your article. (+2 pts. extra credit)
Topic is defined.
Each side’s
opinion is
explained with
detail.
Supporters are
matched with
evidence.
Headline is
strong.
Debate
Arguments
You will prepare for a debate on who has the better plan for the United States: Hamilton?
or Jefferson?
Position
statement is
1. Choose a side. (Hamilton or Jefferson) Choose TWO topics on his side that you will
argue. (see your chart)
2. Write a position statement. Introduce who you support and his positions on the two
topics you chose above. In a positive manner, state that these are the best ideas
for our new country, and that the audience will agree too. Appeal to their logic. Do
not argue against the other side, yet.
3. Write two argument statements. Define and explain each position and give 2-3
facts that will be your evidence why this position is the best. (3-4 sentences for
EACH of your two arguments)
4. Write two rebuttal statements. Using 2-3 facts as evidence, explain why each
opposite position is wrong for our new country. (2-3 sentences for EACH of your
two rebuttals)
5. Write a closing statement. Summarize your key points in a way that convinces the
listeners to take your side. Inspire your audience and appeal to their emotions.
6. OPTIONAL: Include an additional argument statement and an additional rebuttal
statement. So, a total of 3 each. (+2pts. extra credit)
positive and
logical.
Argument
statements are
well supported.
Rebuttal
statements use
correct evidence.
Closing statement
is summative and
emotional.