1. Components of a DBQ Essay

2. Introduction Paragraph
Sentence 1: general statement about the topic of the essay, establish time and place
Sentence 2 and 3: More specific statements about the topic, use the background essay for help with this
Sentence 4: Thesis

3. Body Paragraph 1
Sentence 1: Topic sentence that identifies the category of analysis
Sentences 2-5: Present evidence from at least 2 documents, explain how the evidence proves your thesis
Sentence 6: Concluding sentence that summaries the main idea of the paragraph

4. Body Paragraph 2
Sentence 1: Topic sentence that identifies the category of analysis
Sentences 2-5: Present evidence from at least 2 documents, explain how the evidence proves your thesis
Sentence 6: Concluding sentence that summaries the main idea of the paragraph

5. Body Paragraph 3
Sentence 1: Topic sentence that identifies the category of analysis
Sentences 2-5: Present evidence from at least 2 documents, explain how the evidence proves your thesis
Sentence 6: Concluding sentence that summaries the main idea of the paragraph

6. Conclusion Paragraph
Sentence 1: Restatement of the thesis, DO NOT use the same sentence as your thesis statement
Sentence 2-3: Summary of your main points from the essay
Sentence 4: Provide historical context for the essay
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!