Prepare
Begin by reading and discussing:
“Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This poem was written in the romantic period of the mid 1800s, close to the start of the Civil War.
“The Real Story of Paul Revere’s Ride” from the Paul Revere House in Boston, Massachusetts. This will offer you an historical context for the events depicted in the story of this poem.
On-Demand Essay Prompt
Historical accuracy was not Longfellow’s goal when he wrote “Paul Revere’s Ride”. Fearing the approach of a Civil War, “Paul Revere’s Ride” represents his effort to prevent war by reminding his fellow citizens of the spirit of the American Revolution- a time when we worked together to fight for democracy.
In an essay, analyze a significant moment within the narrative of the poem which reflects the spirit of America, even if it deviates from historical fact. Support your analysis with at least one passage from the poem and one passage from the Paul Revere House’s “The Real Story of Paul Revere’s Ride” .
Works Cited
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. “Paul Revere’s Ride.” Academy of American Poets, https://poets.org/poem/paul-reveres-ride. Accessed 22 Sept. 2024.
“The Real Story.” Paul Revere House, https://www.paulreverehouse.org/the-real-story/. Accessed 22 Sept. 2024.
Sample Essay Responses: Anchor Papers
One of the papers below earned an "A", one earned a "C", and one earned an "F". Collaborate with your peers to review the rubric and determine which essay got which grade.
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Make sure you have submitted your completed essay test response summative to the indicated assignment in Google Classroom by the indicated date/time.