Thursday, February 16, 2012

Happy Thursday! Break is almost here =]

161- Completed outline on the Gupta Empire and its Achievements
     Homework for break-Rough Draft!!

162- Completed outline on the Gupta Empire and its Achievements
      Homework for break-Rough Draft!!

163- Completed graphic organizer on the Gupta Empire

164- Began introductory paragraph on Gupta Empire and its Achievements Essay
      Homework for break-Complete outline!!

::::::::::::Below are the guidelines for the essay::::::::::


Name_____________________________                                    Class___________________
Ms. Jessi                                                                        Date___________________

                        The Gupta Empire and Its Achievements

Introduction:
            As we have learned, India’s Golden Age was during the time of the Gupta Empire.  Under the Gupta’s, India made achievements in a number of areas.  They encouraged learning by building universities.  Writing, painting, and sculpting flourished (grew).  Mathematics made advances and engineers built a system of roads.  Many of these achievements continue to affect the world today. 

Essay Question:
            In your opinion, which two achievements made during the Gupta Empire were most influential or important to Ancient India?  What makes them more important than the others?

In your essay you must:

1.     Explain what each of the two achievements you choose are
2.     Explain why each of the two achievements you chose were influential or important to Ancient India
3.     Argue why each of the two achievements you chose is more important than the other achievements.  Be specific in persuading the reader why one is more important than the other. 


You may, but are not limited to, use the following format for your essay:

1st Paragraph:    Introduction

2nd Paragraph   :Explain one achievement and why it was so important

3rd Paragraph:   Explain the second achievement and why it was so important

4th Paragraph:    Argue (persuade) why these two achievements are more  important than the other five made during the Gupta Empire

5th Paragraph:     Conclusion 

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