Write a Summary

Using this piece about the 19th Amendment, write a summary following the format demonstrated in the previous lesson’s video. The piece is located on page 2.PIECE: “Women’s Suffrage” just means the right for women to vote. Watch this short video to understand more as we’ll be applying this knowledge to future activities. Click the keyhole icon for a transcipt if needed.

Works Cited

“Civil Rights Act (1964).” Our Documents – Civil Rights Act (1964), www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=97.

“The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.” DocsTeach, www.docsteach.org/activities/student/the-civil-rights-act-of-1964-and-the-equal-employment-opportunity-commission.

Remember to include a topic sentence:

Title + author + strong verb + main idea

Choose one of these strong verbs: Illustrates, explains, analyzes, describes…

Please write a summary including a topic sentence and clear supporting details written in your own words. Follow the rubric to see how you will be graded. When you are ready to submit your summary, submit it below.

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