American History Assignment

Final

Breaking News Assignment

Obituary

You are a writer for the obituary section of the newspaper.

You will write an obituary about the life and death of one of the prolific figures discussed

in Chapters 9-15:

● Major Andrew Jackson ● Denmark Vesey ● Richard Allen ● Nat Turner ● Sam Houston ● Dred Scott ● John Brown

The obituary must be at least 500 words in length.

Examples of obituaries can be found in practically any newspaper. The ​New York

Times​, is renowned for the thoroughness and timeliness of its obituaries.

You will be required to include the following information in your obituary:

● Full Name ● Date of birth and Date of death ● Age at the time of death ● Cause of death ● Education ● Occupation ● Major accomplishments/achievements ● Place of residence ● Place of funeral/burial

● Integrate at least two quotations from the historical figure you select into your obituary article