2. How To Do A DD BB QQ A “Document Based Question”

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

4. The “ Top Bun ” of your essay! 4-6 sentences (depending on how many sources—3 to 5 normally are o.k The Introductory Paragraph

5. 1.E stablish TIME & PLACE. 2.C reate a clear, THESIS STATEMENT. [underline or highlight it!] 3.A llude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement 4.F ocus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! The Introductory Paragraph No “ laundry “ laundry list! ”

6. The “ tasty ” part of your essay! 3-5 sentences+ per paragraph (unless there are a lot of sources—then it could be more) The “”Meat”” Paragraphs

7. 1.I dentify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. 2.I nclude the documents (or the pieces of the document) that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. 3.U se most of the documents given (If you have more than one—we’ll start with John Smith’s two about the Powhatan). 4.B ring in supportive outside information, if possible. * o.i.’s = “outside information” (in many cases this might be from class discussion/notes/textbook) 5.W hy were these documents selected? The “”Meat”” Paragraphs

8. 1.Attribution  Who is this person? 2.Why might they be significant? 3.What is the point of view (POV) of the author? 4.How reliable and accurate is the source? 5.What is the tone or intent of the document author? 6.What other information does this document call to mind? Use all available clues. Remember, docs. can be used in a variety of ways! Questions to Ask Yourself About the Documents

9. 1.Thomas 1.Thomas Paine, in his pamphlet, Common Sense, Sense, said: “ …………………. ” 2.Joe 2.Joe Smith, a mid-Western delegate to the Republican convention in 1912, 1912, agreed with….. 3.The 3.The 19 c 19 c historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, Turner, felt that …………………. (Doc. 3) NEVER begin with: In Document 3, … How to Reference a Document in Your Essay

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

11. 1.S tart with a “concluding phrase.” 2.R estate your thesis statement a bit differently. 3.P ut 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 “this is the reason we are where we are today!” The Concluding” Paragraph

12. Put It All Together, And....

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

14. NOW DO IT! We’ll practice with just two right now.We’ll practice with just two right now. First steps:First steps: 1.Read and Highlight the two documents from John Smith (found slides 16 & 17) 2.Find a main idea (to create a thesis statement) that would help to answer the question—the question is on the very next page. 3.Is there something in both documents that would support your thesis (using his words)?—Remember, you only have two docs, you might only be able to use one! 4.Start writing!

15. Using the documents and class discussion, what was importance of John Smith and his encounters with the Native Americans (the Powhatan)?Using the documents and class discussion, what was importance of John Smith and his encounters with the Native Americans (the Powhatan)?

16. John Smith’s words about an encounter with the Powhatan: We’ll call this “Document 1”John Smith’s words about an encounter with the Powhatan: We’ll call this “Document 1” “Arriving at Werowocomoco, their emperor proudly lying upon a bedstead a foot high upon ten or twelve mats…with such grave and majestical countenance (face), as drove me into admiration… He kindly welcomed me with words and great platters of sundry victuals (foods), assuring me his friendship, and my liberty within four days…He asked me the cause of our coming…demanded why we went further with our boat…He promised to give me what I wanted to feed us, hatchets and copper we should make him, and none should disturb us. This request I promised to perform. And thus having all the kindness he could devise, sought to content me, he sent me home.” He kindly welcomed me with words and great platters of sundry victuals (foods), assuring me his friendship, and my liberty within four days…He asked me the cause of our coming…demanded why we went further with our boat…He promised to give me what I wanted to feed us, hatchets and copper we should make him, and none should disturb us. This request I promised to perform. And thus having all the kindness he could devise, sought to content me, he sent me home.”

17. John Smith’s words (again) about the same encounter (from last slide): We’ll call this “Document 2”John Smith’s words (again) about the same encounter (from last slide): We’ll call this “Document 2” “ At last they brought him (Smith) to Meronocomoco, where was Powhatan their Emperor. At his entrance, all the people gave a great shout…and having feasted him after their best barbarous manner they could, a long consultation was held. But the conclusion was, two great stones were brought before Powhatan. Then, as many as could laid hands upon him, dragged him to them, and theron laid his head, and being ready with their clubs, to beat out his brains. Pocahontas, the King’s dearest daughter, when not entreaty (request) could prevail, got his head in her arms, laid down her own upon his to save him from death; whereat the Emperor was contented that Smith should live.”