Battle Of Vimy Ridge Thesis
CANADIAN HISTORY (CHC2D0)
VIMY RIDGE ESSAY
You will write an essay that addresses the question below:
“I thought then... that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.”
Brigadier-General Alexander Ross on the battle of Vimy Ridge
Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge considered a defining moment in Canadian history?
Your essay will include an introduction, three arguments (not necessarily just three paragraphs) and a conclusion. The goal of your essay is prove your thesis statement.
Your essay must also have proper MLA embedded citations and a works cited (examples will be provided in class). If you submit an essay without citations, or you use sources that have not been provided, your essay will not be marked. You should
use a minimum of three (3) sources. You must include a proper MLA works cited with your essay.
Use the template below as your essay outline. You should complete the template in point-form. The outline will help you write your rough copy.
INTRODUCTION
Topic Sentence
Define or explain what your essay is going to be about. This should grab the attention of the reader (1-2 sentences maximum). Background Information
Describe what the words
‘defining’ and ‘moment’ mean to you. This will help the reader better understand your topic (4 sentences maximum).
Thesis Statement and
Arguments
Include your answer to the essay question and list of three arguments to prove your opinion
(2 sentences maximum).
BODY OF ESSAY (THREE ARGUMENTS)
Argument #1
Explanation of argument using specific examples and evidence to prove your thesis. Clearly explain what it is about Vimy
Ridge that makes it a defining moment in Canadian history.
Argument #2
Explanation of argument using specific examples and evidence to prove your thesis. Clearly explain what it is about Vimy
Ridge that makes it a defining moment in Canadian history.
Argument #3
Explanation of argument using specific examples and evidence to prove your thesis. Clearly explain what it is about Vimy
Ridge that makes it a defining moment in Canadian history.
CONCLUSION
Re-State Thesis and
Arguments
Wording must be different from your introduction.
Concluding Thoughts
Use thoughtful observations to reflect on the significance of
Vimy Ridge and the impact(s) it still has on Canadians today.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1) Top left-hand corner of the first page must have the following (no title page):
a. Your name, student number, teacher’s name, course code and date.
2) Title of your essay must be centered and bolded.
3) Essay length should be approximately 2-3 pages double-spaced.
4) Essay should follow your outline format.
5) Use standard fonts (Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point) and margins (1”).
6) The first sentence in each paragraph should be indented.
7) Pages should be numbered at the top right hand corner along with your last name
(Socrates, 2). The first page of the essay should not be numbered.
8) No folders or duo tangs – staple your essay together.
9) You must also hand your outline and rough copy with your final essay.
How to do an embedded MLA citation:
PRINT SOURCE
(Author Last Name, Page #)
WEB SOURCE
(Author Last Name) OR
(“Title of Entry”)
OR
(Title of Website)
VIDEO SOURCE
(“Title of Video”)
*IF YOU HAVE A SOURCES WITH THE SAME TITLE THAT YOU ARE USING IN THE CITATION, YOU MUST FOLLOW IT UP
WITH THE NAME OF THE SOURCE IN ITALICS SO THE READER CAN DISTINGUISH THE SOURCES.
What MLA Format Looks Like:
Simran Gill
56781
Ms Niro
CHC2D0-A
July 5, 2013
Gill, 2
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PLUS WORKS CITED (LAST PAGE)
VIMY RIDGE ESSAY
You will write an essay that addresses the question below:
“I thought then... that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.”
Brigadier-General Alexander Ross on the battle of Vimy Ridge
Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge considered a defining moment in Canadian history?
Your essay will include an introduction, three arguments (not necessarily just three paragraphs) and a conclusion. The goal of your essay is prove your thesis statement.
Your essay must also have proper MLA embedded citations and a works cited (examples will be provided in class). If you submit an essay without citations, or you use sources that have not been provided, your essay will not be marked. You should
use a minimum of three (3) sources. You must include a proper MLA works cited with your essay.
Use the template below as your essay outline. You should complete the template in point-form. The outline will help you write your rough copy.
INTRODUCTION
Topic Sentence
Define or explain what your essay is going to be about. This should grab the attention of the reader (1-2 sentences maximum). Background Information
Describe what the words
‘defining’ and ‘moment’ mean to you. This will help the reader better understand your topic (4 sentences maximum).
Thesis Statement and
Arguments
Include your answer to the essay question and list of three arguments to prove your opinion
(2 sentences maximum).
BODY OF ESSAY (THREE ARGUMENTS)
Argument #1
Explanation of argument using specific examples and evidence to prove your thesis. Clearly explain what it is about Vimy
Ridge that makes it a defining moment in Canadian history.
Argument #2
Explanation of argument using specific examples and evidence to prove your thesis. Clearly explain what it is about Vimy
Ridge that makes it a defining moment in Canadian history.
Argument #3
Explanation of argument using specific examples and evidence to prove your thesis. Clearly explain what it is about Vimy
Ridge that makes it a defining moment in Canadian history.
CONCLUSION
Re-State Thesis and
Arguments
Wording must be different from your introduction.
Concluding Thoughts
Use thoughtful observations to reflect on the significance of
Vimy Ridge and the impact(s) it still has on Canadians today.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1) Top left-hand corner of the first page must have the following (no title page):
a. Your name, student number, teacher’s name, course code and date.
2) Title of your essay must be centered and bolded.
3) Essay length should be approximately 2-3 pages double-spaced.
4) Essay should follow your outline format.
5) Use standard fonts (Times New Roman or Arial, 12 point) and margins (1”).
6) The first sentence in each paragraph should be indented.
7) Pages should be numbered at the top right hand corner along with your last name
(Socrates, 2). The first page of the essay should not be numbered.
8) No folders or duo tangs – staple your essay together.
9) You must also hand your outline and rough copy with your final essay.
How to do an embedded MLA citation:
PRINT SOURCE
(Author Last Name, Page #)
WEB SOURCE
(Author Last Name) OR
(“Title of Entry”)
OR
(Title of Website)
VIDEO SOURCE
(“Title of Video”)
*IF YOU HAVE A SOURCES WITH THE SAME TITLE THAT YOU ARE USING IN THE CITATION, YOU MUST FOLLOW IT UP
WITH THE NAME OF THE SOURCE IN ITALICS SO THE READER CAN DISTINGUISH THE SOURCES.
What MLA Format Looks Like:
Simran Gill
56781
Ms Niro
CHC2D0-A
July 5, 2013
Gill, 2
TITLE
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PLUS WORKS CITED (LAST PAGE)