This week in social studies you will be writing two 3 paragraph essays. These essays will be due Monday, February 24. In each essay, you will be arguing in favor of either nonviolence, or Malcolm X's philosophy of violence. These essays will serve as preparation for a class debate that will be conducted next week.
Your first essay will answer the prompt: Why was Martin Luther King Jr.'s theory of nonviolence the most effective way for blacks to achieve their goals during the Civil Rights Movement?
Your second essay will answer the prompt: Why was Malcolm X's belief in Black Nationalism the most effective way for blacks to achieve their goals during the Civil Rights Movement?
Your essay will contain three paragraphs. Below are the criteria for each paragraph:
Introduction:
- An engaging lead or hook that makes the reader want to continue reading
- A summary of who [MLK or Malcolm X] is, and why they are important.
- A summary of [nonviolence, Black Nationalism] and why it was important.
- A thesis statement in which you answer the prompt.
Body Paragraph:
- An assertion that answers the prompt (will have the same meaning as your thesis, but try to word it differently to make your writing more interesting).
- Substantiation - a brief summary of [nonviolence or Black Nationalism]
- Evidence - at least 3 quotes, statistics, facts, examples, etc that prove your assertion is correct. For this essay, quotes from either Malcolm X or Martin Luther King Jr. will probably be most effective.
- Interpretation - your own explanation of how your evidence proves your assertion is correct.
Conclusion:
- A brief summary of your arguments (evidence) and why it proves your answer to the prompt is correct.
- Something to leave the reader thinking, or a call for the reader to take action.
Below are some links to helpful resources. However, you are encouraged to do independent research as well. Google "Malcolm X speeches" or "Martin Luther King speeches" as a starting point.
Malcolm X:
Martin Luther King Jr.
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