1. How To Do an AHAP B D Q

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

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

4. 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!”

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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?

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

11. 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

12. 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, …

13. 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

14. 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!

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

16. Put It All Together, And

17. Ummmmm, Burger!
I Mean, A Perfect Essay!

18. YOU
CAN DO
IT!!