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Community Connections 2007 name _ Antebellum Reform essay Group name – Teacher Facilitator grade

1. Ability to describe the limitations placed upon the group by the structures in place. Have you given solid historical details that show exactly how the SYSTEM during the early 19th century intentionally or unintentionally restricted the experience of groups or individuals? Do you incorporate readings and themes from class to explain how the systems existed in the first place?

2. Use of the documents. Did you choose at least four quotations from the Thoreau and your assigned document that best exemplify the manner in which a person fought against the system? More importantly, did you explain HOW (in detail) the documents show the manner in which that person fought against the system?

3. Connecting to your group’s work. Did you relate the historical struggle born out in parts I, II, and III to your experience in Community Connections? Is there a CLEAR line drawn between the history you studied and the experience in the Community Connections group?

4. The role for activists. Have you created a realistic, thoughtful answer to the questions, rooted in specific historical or current experiences, regarding the way people should respond to the patterns that you’ve described? Have you shown an ability to analyze and develop an answer to a problem?

5. Mechanics. Was your paper proofread for spelling/grammar/etc.? Did you quote each document at least two times? Did you properly cite your sources?