85 Points.
300 Word minimum
Directions
Think about the Il Duomo.
What do you think was the purpose of this structure?
Was Il Duomo strictly utilitarian?
Considering its location, why would Florence and the Medici family want to build Il Duomo as they did?
Using these questions as a basis, write a three hundred-word informative essay that expresses your thoughts about why Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance, why Il Duomo was built, and how its construction was inspirational.
Writing an Essay
The first step in writing an essay is to conduct your research. Make sure to always use reliable sources and cite them. Click here if you would like to see an APA style guide for citing sources.
Your essay must include a thesis statement. Remember, a thesis statement is the main idea of the paper that features your opinion in regards to the topic supported by facts. It must be one sentence, and it should be clear. Too often people try to fit the facts to their idea instead of understanding that the facts should shape their idea. Sometimes it is easier to write the thesis after writing the outline or the essay.
Your final essay should include the following elements.
An introduction paragraph, which includes your thesis
Body paragraphs that support your thesis/claim with facts
A conclusion, which summarizes your main points and incldues any additional thoughts/information you may have