On-Demand Essay
Competency #2: Critical Thinking & Creativity
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Reflecting the learner's skills as a reader and a writer in a limited time writing task, an on-demand essay offers learners the opportunity to demonstrate the depth and breadth of their understanding of one or more literary works.
AI IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE TOOL FOR THIS WRITING TASK.
As you craft and draft your essay, evidence of your authenticity and originality is reflected in:
Handwritten reader's responses and writing prompt responses contained in your Reader's & Writer's Notebook.
Personal annotations of identified texts.
Handwritten outline.
Google Doc history.
Securly classroom history.
NOTE: Your on-demand essay may be invalidated if you do not provide evidence of authenticity and originality, as indicated in these directions. You will have to start all over again - new prompt, new critical lens, new outline.
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” .