Step Five - Writing prompt
Attorney General Robert H. Jackson
Introduction of the writing prompt only- Five Minutes
"Justice Jackson was well known as a skillful trial lawyer, an outstanding
appellate advocate, a compelling writer, a star exponent of the New Deal, a
lawyer’s judge, a dedicated prosecutor of war crimes — and he was all of these. Many excellent articles have discussed these accomplishments, but none has really captured the twinkle in his eye, the warm smile, the quick wit, or the common touch – his most personal and personable characteristics."
"The Genial Justice" speech given by James M. Marsh
Robert H. Jackson was proud of his writing ability. In this Step, students will write their own, well-developed, multi-paragraph essay, utilizing the worksheets, slide show and quote below. The teacher can prompt students to use their outlines to gain information to enhance their writing. The worksheet is set up so students can use the information to formulate their own sentences about Justice Jackson and his life. As grade level increases, students can be prompted to add additional details from their own knowledge and research.
The teacher can have the students write essays that discuss Robert H. Jackson's life or that compare and contrast their lives to Robert H. Jackson's life. The quotes below can be integrated to allow a platform for student response.
The critical lens essay, found on the Comprehensive English Regents Exam, (usually given in grade eleven in New York state), requires students to respond to a given quote and then tell how the quote applies using two pieces of literature. Essays found within other curricular areas, such as social studies, rely on primary document sources with questions for response. The final outcome of a document based question is usually a written essay response, answering a question and integrating the documents included. Common Core testing has also shifted to Elementary/Intermediate grades. Materials for these grades can be found on the Office of State Assessment website.
There are Pedagogical Shifts demanded by the Common Core State Standards, in the areas of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. These shifts can be found on www.engageny.org or by clicking on the links below.
QUOTES:
High School Quote -
"Your job today tells me nothing of your future - your use of your leisure today tells me just what your tomorrow will be."
~ Robert H. Jackson
Middle School Quote -
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance."
~ Robert H. Jackson
Elementary Quote -
"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Justice Jackson was well known as a skillful trial lawyer, an outstanding
appellate advocate, a compelling writer, a star exponent of the New Deal, a
lawyer’s judge, a dedicated prosecutor of war crimes — and he was all of these. Many excellent articles have discussed these accomplishments, but none has really captured the twinkle in his eye, the warm smile, the quick wit, or the common touch – his most personal and personable characteristics."
"The Genial Justice" speech given by James M. Marsh
Robert H. Jackson was proud of his writing ability. In this Step, students will write their own, well-developed, multi-paragraph essay, utilizing the worksheets, slide show and quote below. The teacher can prompt students to use their outlines to gain information to enhance their writing. The worksheet is set up so students can use the information to formulate their own sentences about Justice Jackson and his life. As grade level increases, students can be prompted to add additional details from their own knowledge and research.
The teacher can have the students write essays that discuss Robert H. Jackson's life or that compare and contrast their lives to Robert H. Jackson's life. The quotes below can be integrated to allow a platform for student response.
The critical lens essay, found on the Comprehensive English Regents Exam, (usually given in grade eleven in New York state), requires students to respond to a given quote and then tell how the quote applies using two pieces of literature. Essays found within other curricular areas, such as social studies, rely on primary document sources with questions for response. The final outcome of a document based question is usually a written essay response, answering a question and integrating the documents included. Common Core testing has also shifted to Elementary/Intermediate grades. Materials for these grades can be found on the Office of State Assessment website.
There are Pedagogical Shifts demanded by the Common Core State Standards, in the areas of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. These shifts can be found on www.engageny.org or by clicking on the links below.
QUOTES:
High School Quote -
"Your job today tells me nothing of your future - your use of your leisure today tells me just what your tomorrow will be."
~ Robert H. Jackson
Middle School Quote -
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance."
~ Robert H. Jackson
Elementary Quote -
"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."
~Franklin D. Roosevelt