Absolutism of Russia - Megan and Chris

Introduction

It's important to know that the growth of Absolute Monarchies is huge. You will be expected to write an expository essay about absolutism in Russia. During this you can work with a partner, or alone. Websites will be given to you, as well as the chapter you can use in your textbook to find information. For further research, you can use websites you find on your own. This will teach you the impact absolutism had on Russia, and why it was so major. 

Task

In this assignment, you will write an expository essay about the absolutism of Russia. It should be about 500 words (two pages), you can work in partners of 2. You'll be able to use the internet and your textbooks. You will use the political, economics and social institutions for Russia. You will write the essay in MLA format in Google docs. Make sure to use correct punctuation, spaces in between words, and correct grammar. 

Process
Evaluation

How Clear and precise your essay is

It was very clear It was not as clear Not clear at all
If the main idea was shown or talked about        The main idea was shown The main idea was shown but hard to find

 Was not able to find main idea at all

Punctuation, and grammar.  Everything was perfectly punctuated and grammar was perfect Punctuation was good, grammar was bad

Both punctuation and grammar was bad

Conclusion

In conclusion, you'll be expected to write an expository essay about the absolutism of Russia. You may use the sources given to you, or find more information on your own. 

Credits
Teacher Page

This assignment was chosen to help you understand absolutism in Russia, and also work on writing expository essays and using MLA format. MLA format will be important to you in future assignments, as well as understanding this.