The Transcontinental Railroad

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The Transcontinental Railroad
Perspectives from Different Ends of the Track
Mr. Gutzwiller
Presentation
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The Railroad is Coming People of the Railroad

• Native Americans
• Farmers
• Railroad committee
• Town mayor

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GRADING RUBRIC
LETTER 25 points
CONCEPT MAP 25 points
GROUPWORK / PRESENTATION 50 points
TOTAL 100 points
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Writing a Letter
1. Clear Viewpoint
2. Evidence
3. Block Format
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What group you represent
Reason for Position
Your position
Reason for Position
Reason for Position
Reason for Position
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Farmers
Town Mayor
Native Americans
Railroad Committee
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Broadening Your Horizon...
.What is the articles stance on the situation?
What evidence does the article and concept map
provides you?
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