11.5.8 Practice: Champions of Human Rights
World History
Points Possible:30
Practice
Name: misha benhamou
Date:
In this assignment you will complete the following steps:
1. Research: Using reliable resources, research the career of one winner of the Nobel
Peace Prize from the list provided.
2. Analyze: Using the information you have researched, write a five-paragraph essay about
this human rights campaigner.
To get the best grade possible, follow the instructions in the assignment closely and answer all
of the questions completely. This assignment is worth 30 points.
This section is ungraded.
Choose a human rights campaigner from the following list:
? Mother Teresa
? Aung San Suu Kyi
? Jos amos-Horta
? Wangari Maathai
? Malala Yousafzai
Using online sources, find out more information about your candidate. Before organizing your
essay, answer these questions:
? Name of subject:
? Year of Nobel Prize:
? What is this person most famous for?
? What other honors or public offices has this person held?
Use MLA style to cite at least two reliable resources you have used in your research:
Now organize your essay:
Your essay needs a thesis. Write a thesis statement about your subject here:
Make a brief outline for your essay. Follow these guidelines:
Paragraph 1 ntroduce your subject. Your thesis statement should go here.
Paragraph 2 ell the story of what this person became famous for. How did it begin? What
obstacles had to be overcome?
Paragraph 3 hat concrete results came from this person’s work? What improved about the
world?
Paragraph 4 escribe the Nobel Prize award. When was it, and what did the prize committee
say about this person? What was his or her main contribution, according to the award?
Paragraph 5 raw conclusions about the impact this person had on the world. What
improved? Were others inspired to tackle new challenges? How did this person contribute to
world peace?
Now, write your outline here. You can use any style of outline you like, from complete sentences
to key words, as long as you organize your essay.
Title:
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Write a five-paragraph essay based on your research into a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Include a thesis statement and information about the work of your subject, the reason for the
recognition, and this activist’s influence on world events and other people. Explain how this
person made a lasting contribution to world peace.

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