Topic:Discuss the problems and promises of the United States in the 21st century. 

One and half pages, double space

What will you discuss?

the problems and promises of the United States in the 21st century.

What are some possible topical paragraphs?

Problems in the 21stcentury

Promises in the 21st  century

Topic One with Problems and Promises?

Topic Two with Problems and Promises?

Topic Three with Problems and Promises

Standard for evaluation (total 10)

0-2: Thesis sentence (answer)

0-2: Thesis paragraph (how you are going to support your answer)

0-2: Supporting paragraphs

0-2: Quality of supporting paragraphs including citing sources

0-2: Historical relevancy overall quality