1 st period groups: 1.Jordan B., Katie S., Brett, Canyon 1. Jordan, Katie, Brett, Canyon 2. Kiyanna, Jonathan Sexton, Chris D., Kathryn 3. Connor, Andrea, Chris N., Jamal 4. Caitlin M., Joey T., Nik, Jeruscha 5. Matt M., Gisa, Julia, Spencer 6. Kennedy, Jennifer, Tyler, Joey T. 7. Ian, McKenzie, Athena, Parker 8. Jonathan Seavey, Ryan, Angela, Brandon

2 nd Period: 1.Sam, Daniel B., Sariah, Sommer 2.Josh D., Ryan W., Anna Porto, Ron 3.Colton, Jack, Ajanee, Chase 4.Tim, Spencer, Kyeongmo, Jule 5.Carolyn, Kenny, Lane, Samantha 6.Jack G., Logan, Spencer, Anna T. 7.Aiden, Regan, Chris Mc., TJ 8.Eamonn, Dani, Julian, Megan

4 th Period: 1.Alex D., Julianna, Ben, Kaelon 2.Erica, Jordan, Dillon, McKenzie 3.Brianna, Michael, Billy, Trevon 4.Will, Lucyanne, Jerico, Nick 5.Joey, Emma, Tevin, Alana 6.Anna P., Mary Katherine, Andrew 7.Brandon, Seth, Camille, Claire

6 th Period: 1.Samantha, Matt, Veronica, Andrew K. 2.Henry, Sadika, Chris, Phillip 3.Michael, Conrad, Ike, Noah 4.Trent, Quinton, Sean, Lucas 5.Jabril, Patrick, Akili 6.Spencer, Alissa, Ciara, Angel

7 th Period: 1.Andrew, Zach, Madison, Oliver 2.Adam C, Daj, Celina, Alex 3.Jonathan, Meredith, Marty, Triston 4.David, D’andre, jessie Leigh, Jacqueline 5.Lily, Randi, Adam N, Desmon 6.Josh, Stephanie, Tia, Jake 7.Malcolm, Samantha, Marisa, Matty 8.Veronica, Reid, Paul, Andrea

What is a “DBQ?” An essay that answers a specific question. An essay that cites specific documents to support the writer’s point. An essay that answers a specific question. An essay that cites specific documents to support the writer’s point.

3. Write an amazing thesis 2. Group the Documents 1. Analyze the Documents 4. Organize the Essay 5. Write an awesome DBQ! How to write a great DBQ

As we begin to look at the documents, start thinking about your….. Position taking… Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Chicken Foot ( this is your road map ) Reason 4

As you analyze each document, also think of your… Three Buckets!

Analyzing the Documents Source: Where from? – Is that significant? – What point of view or possible bias? Important facts? Inferences? Main idea? How does this document answer the question? [Which bucket does it fit into?] Source: Where from? – Is that significant? – What point of view or possible bias? Important facts? Inferences? Main idea? How does this document answer the question? [Which bucket does it fit into?]

Write an AWESOME Thesis Great essays have a clear thesis statement – Answers the question – Takes a position Preview main points – “road map” of the essay (your buckets!) Think of it like a “chicken-foot” Great essays have a clear thesis statement – Answers the question – Takes a position Preview main points – “road map” of the essay (your buckets!) Think of it like a “chicken-foot” THESIS Point 3 Point 2 Point 1

The Constitution guarded against tyranny in four ways: Federalism Separation of powers Checks and balances Small/large state compromise

Write your Essay! Write your Essay! Outline provides structure Keep the body paragraphs in the order of your thesis statement Create an intro and conclusion! Outline provides structure Keep the body paragraphs in the order of your thesis statement Create an intro and conclusion!

The Introductory Paragraph Establish TIME & PLACE. Use a clear THESIS STATEMENT. Establish TIME & PLACE. Use a clear THESIS STATEMENT.

Body Paragraphs Identify sub-topic or category in the first sentence.(Baby thesis!!!!) Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. Use ALL of the documents given. Be sure to indicate Point-of-view/ bias. Bring in supportive outside information Why were these documents selected? (Doc. A), or state “According to document A…” Identify sub-topic or category in the first sentence.(Baby thesis!!!!) Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. Use ALL of the documents given. Be sure to indicate Point-of-view/ bias. Bring in supportive outside information Why were these documents selected? (Doc. A), or state “According to document A…”

Conclusion Start with a “concluding phrase.” Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. Start with a “concluding phrase.” Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective.

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