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United States Postal System
​Writing Task

Task and Directions for Part 1 

PART 1
Your class is reading the book, Dear Mr. Henshaw. The format of the book in letters mailed back and forth between the characters. This book inspired your class to learn more about the United States Postal Service. To start, you completed some research about the our Postal System.  During your research, you have found four articles about The United States Postal Service.

After you review these sources, you will answer some questions about them. Briefly scan the sources and the questions that follow.  Then go back and read the sources carefully so you will have the information you will need to answer the questions and complete your research.  Use scratch paper to take notes. Your answers to these questions will be scored. Also, your answers will help you think about the information you have read, which should help you write your paper.

PART 1,  STEP 1:   Research and Background
The need and uses of the Postal System is an important part of the history of the United States. As you read the articles, think about history and uses of the United states Postal System.
  • Read informational articles about our postal system and highlight important information 
  • Add the important details to your notes.​
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4

PART 1, STEP 2: Analysis of Articles
Read the articles carefully. You might want to read them several times. Then take the assessment on the articles.
Assessment
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PART 2: The Writing Task

Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
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