Name:_____________________________ 13 Colonies Break Up Letter Essay-Rubric Hour:______ The Declaration of Independence is one of the most well written break-up letters in history. Thomas Jefferson was not writing a normal break up letter though this letter signifies the breakup of two countries and millions of people. To show you understand why the colonists wanted to “break-up” with King George III, you will create a break-up letter….but with a twist. You must write like Britain is an actual person and you are the 13 colonies doing the breaking up. I want you to use your own words don’t just copy from the Declaration. You may use your notes, Chapters 4 from your textbook, and videos we have watched for inspiration. ** ** Must include the same four parts that are included in the Declaration of Independence: Paragraph #1 Preamble- Explain why you are writing this letter. o Refer to background of the relationship and how it has gone bad. o Incorporate the line “Breaking up is hard to do…” o Describe how you tried to change /fix the relationship or situation, but how it still didn’t work. o 20 Points____________________ Paragraph #2 Natural Rights- Explain what rights the 13 colonies should have that is not allowed because of your relationship with Britain. o Give at least three examples and explain how he has taken them away. o 20 Points_____________________ Paragraph # 3 List of Grievances (complaints) - Write about the colonies complaints about the British government, single out King George III and Parliament. o Give at least FOUR examples and be specific (name specific taxes, acts, or events etc.) o Incorporate the line “Your Tea sure looked sweet in the Harbor” or “My best friend was Crispus Attucks.” o 25 points_______________________ Paragraph #4 Resolution of Independence- Announce that you are free and independent. o Give at least two historical examples of what the colonies as an independent nation are going to do. o Incorporate the line “I hope we can one day be friends…” o 20 points________________________ Finishing Touches o Include a salutation at the beginning of your letter and a closing at the end. o Sign your “John Hancock” at the end of the letter-> make it pretty. o Black or Blue ink (or typed) and Loose leaf (or plain white paper) o Attach this rubric to the final letter o 15 points________________________ Final Score:__________________________________ ***BONUS: 7 Points: Put your letter in an envelope with only six words written on the front & your name on the back. DO NOT SEAL IT!
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