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Performance
Task

Essential Question

What character traits were needed in

people who settled the West?

Write an Informational Article

PROMPT Think about what you learned about the Western pioneers from this
module.

Imagine that a history magazine for young people has invited students to submit articles. Choose one
feature or part of the pioneer experience, such as daily life, the journey West, or overcoming
challenges. Use evidence from the texts and video to write an article for the magazine.

I will write an article about .

Make sure your informational article

 has an introduction that clearly states the topic.

 supports important ideas with facts, definitions, and
quotes from the texts.

 uses headings to group related information in a clear

way.

 uses precise language and topic-specific vocabulary.

 has a conclusion that sums up important points.

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