4.01 - How do citizen’s perspectives differ? (assignment)



What do I need to know before I complete this assignment?


The assignment is worth 100 points
You will need to be able to examine multiple perspectives on a current issue.

What do I need to do for 4.01?


Select one of the following ideas for a new law or public policy.
Increasing spending on programs for those in need
Building new offshore drilling rigs
Replacing a strip mall with a superstore
Increasing the minimum driving age

Discuss the issue with a parent or trusted adult in your community.

Use the template on page 9 to write a paragraph of AT LEAST FIVE SENTENCES that explains your perspective on the issue you chose. Be sure to include THREE REASONS for your perspective. There is no wrong answer, but you must use details from the debate on your chosen topic from the lesson.

Write a second paragraph on the template to describe how else the issue could be address, such as the example you described in your CAP file. This paragraph should also be AT LEAST FIVE SENTENCES. Include new ideas from the discussion with a parent or trusted adult.

Save your work to one file to turn in. Check your spelling and grammar.

Please DO NOT type your work in the student comment box. Your work should be done in Microsoft Word.

How will I be scored? Include all of the following:


paragraph explanation of student perspective on one issue from lesson
paragraph that explains possible other views
input from a trusted adult
clear, convincing reasons for opinions on chosen issue
accurate details from the lesson
specific details from discussion with a trusted adult
work is neat and organized in complete sentences and two complete paragraphs
easy to read and comprehend
work is checked for spelling and grammar

How do I submit for grading?


Go to assignment 4.01 in your gradebook.
Upload and attach your assignment that you saved under the heading “4.01 your name”
Check the box “submit for grading”
Click the blue box “submit for grading”