How To Do an AHAP B D Q

A “Dazzling” D.B.Q. Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

The “Top Bun” of your essay! The Introductory Paragraph The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences

The Introductory Paragraph Establish TIME & PLACE. Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT. [underline or highlight it!] Allude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! No “laundry list!”

Thesis Statement Points Possible – 1 Three Levels Too broad or general Too much information or very laundry listy Just Right – This should be 2 to 3 sentences

Contextualization Limited or no connection between the prompt and the broader picture of the time period will not gain you this crucial point Contextualization in the introduction paragraph is a good idea

Historical Thinking Skill Let your reader know that you understand which of the historical thinking skills you are arguing Convince your reader you have the evidence to support your thesis

The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph The “”Meat”” Paragraphs The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph

The “”Meat”” Paragraphs Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. Use all of the documents given. Bring in supportive outside information. This is critical!! * o.i.’s = “outside information” Why were these documents selected?

More About “Meat” Paragraphs You should have a minimum of three bodies of text to support your thesis statement.

Remember, Use your APPARTS Questions to Ask Yourself About the Documents You must be HIPP – Just like Ms. Forner What is the historical context of the document Who is the intended audience What is the purpose of the document What is the Author’s POV Very Important – Is the Author credible or biased Remember, Use your APPARTS

NEVER begin with: In Document 3, … How to Reference a Document in Your Essay Always cite at the end of your supporting detail the document that BACKS UP what you are saying (Doc. A) or (Doc A, E) Important Note: No points for quotes or paraphrasing the documents NEVER begin with: In Document 3, …

The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds your argument together! The Concluding Paragraph The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds your argument together! 3-5 sentences

The Concluding” Paragraph Start with a “concluding phrase.” Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. End of some trend/movement/idea, etc. Beginning of some trend/movement/idea End of one & beginning of another. Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are today!

The Prompt To What extent had Colonists developed an American Identity by 1776. Create a thesis statement

Put It All Together, And . . . .

Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect Essay!

YOU CAN DO IT!!