Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Make Up Essay

Directions: You are to write at least three paragraphs for each topic. 12 pt font. 1.5 space. Times Roman

I. Imagine that you live in Baghdad under the Abbasids. Write an essay describing your life and your culture in Baghdad.

II. Pretend you are a traveler wandering through the streets of Cordoba. Write an article telling readers what Cordoba is like, including the sights, sounds, smells, and anything else in relation to Umayyad culture.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...
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Mr. Johnson said...

Baghdad is the present day capital of Iraq. I would type in "Abbasid Baghdad" and look at any selections that do not belong in Wikipedia. Also remember you have plenty of other sources from your textbook, notes, and worksheets.

The Path To Spiritual Enlightment said...

Thank you Mr. Johnson for what you are doing with the 7th grade class. I appreciate all your effort and it is truly showing in all your students... Respectfully submitted,

Laneice Johnson (Kevin's Mom)...:0)

Anonymous said...

is make up essay #1 and #2 on the same paper or do i do it on a different sheet of paper?

Mr. Johnson said...

Either or is ok Saul

Mr. Johnson said...

Thank you Laneice for your response. I am quite humbled, honored, and inspired by your comment.

Anonymous said...

I couldnt find the information on COrdoba. It kept on sending me to spain.

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Mr. Johnson said...

Cordoba is the capital of Islamic Spain. Again check your text book and notes

Mr. Johnson said...

Thank you for posting