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INTRODUCTION

Appropriate opening line (circle one):

Select a descriptive quote or event from the book (Be sure to cite the page and An American
Plague if you do this)

Start with a description of an epidemic we have faced recently in the United States

Describe the influential person (you may have to do research and remember to cite the
information used)

Make a connection to a brief history of yellow fever

Lead into selected influential person

Thesis Statement (sentence outlining the ideas presented in the essay)

Example: Elizabeth Drinkers influence on the events and ideas of the yellow fever epidemic
greatly impacted society in Philadelphia in 1797.

Comments:
Strengths:
Suggestions:

Influential Person: Revision and Editing

Peer Evaluator: ___________________________________________________

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for Yes

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How did he influence EVENTS of the epidemic?

Explanation of influence on EVENTS

How did he influence EVENTS of the epidemic?

Explanation of influence on EVENTS

How did the EVENTS influence him?

Explanation of EVENTS influence on him

How did the EVENTS influence him?

Explanation of EVENTS influence on him

Comments:
Strengths:
Suggestions:

Influential Person: Revision and Editing

Peer Evaluator: ___________________________________________________

Check
for Yes

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How did he influence IDEAS of the epidemic?

Explanation of influence on IDEAS

How did he influence IDEAS of the epidemic?

Explanation of influence on IDEAS

How did the IDEAS influence him?

Explanation of IDEAS influence on him

How did the IDEAS influence him?

Explanation of IDEAS influence on him

Comments:
Strengths:
Suggestions:

Peer Evaluator: ___________________________________________________

Influential Person: Revision and Editing

Check
for Yes

Peer Evaluator: ___________________________________________________

CONCLUSION

Summary of why the selected person was so influential

How did this person affect society then and now?

Comments:
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Suggestions:

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