Civic Literacy Essay for Week 30, Regents US History
Ask students to examine immigration and national identity through laws, advertisements, political cartoons, and a personal account. The document-based prompt gives them material to interpret and connect with their U.S. history learning. Use the accompanying scoring guide to discuss what makes an effective essay: a supported argument, relevant document evidence, and useful outside knowledge. Students can plan their response before drafting the full civic-literacy essay.























