Lesson 8 of 88 · Explanatory Essay
⭐ 30 XP🗻 Essay SummitExplanatory: The Civil Rights Movement
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Explain the key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Write down something you believe — and one reason you believe it.
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🗻 Strong claim: "Phones do not belong in classrooms — and here's the data to prove it."
Instructions
Explain the key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What to Include
Topic
Clearly introduce the topic.
Facts
Include at least three facts or details.
Organization
Group related information together.
Vocabulary
Use topic-specific vocabulary.
Conclusion
Write a concluding sentence.
Creative Writing
Explain the key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
What to include:
- Topic: Clearly introduce the topic.
- Facts: Include at least three facts or details.
- Organization: Group related information together.
- Vocabulary: Use topic-specific vocabulary.
- Conclusion: Write a concluding sentence.
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