TASK 2 - Confederate Statues

Directions: Closely read each of the four texts provided in the links below and write a source-based argument on the topic below. This assignment will be due on turnitin.com by Sunday, September 15, by 8 p.m.

Topic: Should statues honoring Confederate soldiers be taken down?

Your Task: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding whether or not statues honoring Confederate soldiers be taken down. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.

Guidelines:

Be sure to:

• Establish your claim regarding whether or not statues honoring Confederate soldiers be taken down

• Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims

• Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument

• Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)

• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner

• Maintain a formal style of writing

• Follow the conventions of standard written English