1. Get ready to learn!!!!

2. How did in the 14th century understand the How did people in the 14th century understand the Black Death?Death?
I will write an introductory paragraph that has a clearly defined thesis statement, context, provides (but does not explain) three pieces of evidence to support my argument. Bellringer: With your shoulder partner, try to identify as many countries of Europe on the map Time: 10 minutes

3. Writing Strategies Why do we need to write?
Read the Power of the Pen quietly to yourself
Time: 5 minutes
Discuss
Why do we need to write WELL?
AP exam
What writing strategies can I implement in order to be successful on the AP Euro exam and in my other classes?

4. T.A.C.P.R. Five components to a strong essay
Thesis
Author
Audience
Context
Purpose
Reliability
How do I use these in my essay?

5. Introduction Strategy #1 Example: What is the subject?
Always open up with CONTEXT
Always end with a THESIS
Example:
Question: How did people in the 14th century understand the Black Death?DWW
What is the subject?
The Black Death
What do you know about the subject (what was it? when did it happen?, where did it happen?, why did it happen?)
On a sheet of notebook paper titled “Black Death”, write 3-4 sentences of context.
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6. Introduction Now for the THESIS
The thesis MUST ALWAYS answer all parts of the question
How many parts are there to this question?
Based on our readings from this week and last, how would you respond?
Be sure to turn the question around into a statement.
“The Black Death was understood…”
In your response, identify 2-3 specific points you want to develop in the body of your essay.
Think of 3 ways in which people understood and explained the Black Death
Write a 1-2 sentence thesis statement now.

7. Turn your introductory paragraphs into the
Basket on your way out