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The Westward Movement: Would I Move From Vermont?
by Cynthia L. Sheehan, 3rd and 4th Grade teacher
Wardsboro Elementary School


MIGRATION SCORING GUIDE

CAUSES OF MIGRATIONS 1) Describe “push” factors in moving
2) Describe “pull” factors in moving
3) Think about and identify whether people have chosen migration or were forced
EFFECTS OF MIGRATIONS 1) Evaluate the effects on people leaving
2) Evaluate the effects on people left behind
3) Evaluate the effects on people already in the west
YOUR FINAL DECISION: Be sure to consider all of the above before making your final decision about moving away from Vermont to start a new life in the west.


Worksheet

CAUSES OF MIGRATION:
1) Describe “push” factors in moving



2) Describe “pull” factors in moving



3) Think about and identify whether people have chosen migration or were forced




EFFECTS OF MIGRATION:
4) Consider the effects on people leaving



5) Consider the effects on people left behind



6) Consider the effects on people already in the west


STANDARD 1.11: PERSUASIVE WRITING
Shows that you can use arguments, evidence and emotions to persuade others.


PURPOSE: Your stand on the topic is clear and reflects the late 1900s.
• You present a clear topic & concern.
• You maintain the focus on the topic throughout your writing.
• Your arguments clearly show your point of view and reflect the history and attitudes of the late 1900s.
• You discuss both cause & effects of the migration.


ORGANIZATION: The manner and order in which you present your arguments make it easy for people to understand your point of view.
• You have a strong introduction that gets people interested in your topic.
• You present your arguments in a reasonable order. (The order may be unusual or surprising as long as it helps people to understand your viewpoint.)
• You support your point of view with good evidence and emotional appeals that are historically accurate.
• Your conclusion suggests a way to solve the problem.


ELABORATION/TONE: Your details and forceful tone persuade people to your point of view.
• Your language and confidence make you seem reliable and knowledgeable about the issue of migration.
• You express your views in a passionate way, appropriate for the times.
• Your details and depth of explanations help the reader understand your point of view as well as the historical era.
• You use a variety of examples, informational sources, personal experiences and reflections to persuade the reader to your way of thinking.

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