HOW TO WRITE A FRQ RESPONSE AP EUROPEAN HISTORY HOW TO WRITE A FRQ RESPONSE

Hamburger Method Appetizing Introduction

Thesis AP Hamburger Method Conclusion Body of Your Essay A Broad Statement on the Topic Question Thesis: The Position you want to PROVE The Organization Statement – 3 Points you want to prove that make up the ESSAY BODY AP Hamburger Method Thesis 3 Paragraphs 1) Topic Sentence 2) Fact to prove topic 3) Fact 4) Fact 5) Analysis/ Transition Body of Your Essay Conclusion Restate your thesis Recap your points Analysis/Conclusion

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

The Introductory Paragraph Establish TIME & PLACE. (Italy in the 15th Century) 2. Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT. [underline or highlight it!] (can be 2 sentences if need be) – THESIS MUST STATE WHAT WILL BE IN YOUR MAIN BODY 3. Allude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories or groups you will discuss to support your thesis statement 4. Focus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! No “laundry list!”

The Introductory Paragraph TOPICS -Sub Topics or Categories that will make up the Topic Sentences in your main body paragraphs)

The Introductory Paragraph TOPICS EXAMPLES Social Political Economic Religious Military Moral Commercial Agricultural Cultural Financial Domestic (policy) Foreign (policy) Ideological

The Introductory Paragraph THESIS STATEMENT WITH TOPICS Although the Italian Renaissance shared many characteristics with the Northern Renaissance, the movements differed drastically in their financial backing (patronage), themes (religion-influence of Christian Humanism), and styles (oil paint/ mannerism etc.) Paragraph 1- Intro w/ Thesis Paragraph 2- Similarities Paragraph 3- Differences- Financial Backing Paragraph 4- Themes Paragraph 5- styles Paragraph 6- Conclusion

The Introductory Paragraph OTHER SUGGESSTIONS Your first paragraph will include both your thesis and a preview of the evidence you will use. The first paragraph will have an intriguing, artful or clever beginning. In short, it will be more like literature. Your beginning may set up the context of the question, linking the known to the unknown (what you will prove by the end of the paper.)

The Introductory Paragraph You might consider using analogy or metaphor. You might pose a commonly held position, or misperception, and then attack it.

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. (TOPIC SENTENCE) It should reflect your thesis statement List as the same order Bring in supportive outside information [o.i.]. This is critical! -Use facts-Specific Examples, dates, numbers, names, etc. -6-10 Sentences

The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! The Concluding Paragraph The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences

The Concluding Paragraph Start with a “concluding phrase.”- “Finally, In Conclusion, Lastly” 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, etc. End of one & beginning of another. Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are today!

The Concluding Paragraph Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. (EXAMPLE) Example- The art of the both the Northern Renaissance and Italian Renaissance reflect the awakening of western civilization into an era of unsurpassed world wide dominance.

Put It All Together

Meant as filler when you don’t know what to say! What is Fluff? Cute General Vague narratives Meant as filler when you don’t know what to say!

REMINDERS No 1st Person (I, YOU, US, WE, ME) NO CONTRACTIONS (Wasn’t= was not) NEVER USE “TODAY” NO FLUFF! DON’T BEGIN OR END WITH QUOTE SPELLING/ NEATNESS