1. Aim: How do I write a DBQ essay?

2. What is a DBQ….
DBQ stands for Document Based Question. This means that the question you will ultimately answer at the end in essay form is based upon the documents you’re being given to work with.
A DBQ is just like a regular essay, except that you’ve been given some materials to help support your answer.

3. your ability to work with the information provided by various types of
Directions:
The task below is based on documents 1 through 6. This task is designed to test
your ability to work with the information provided by various types of
documents. Look at each document and answer the question or questions after
each document. Use your answers to the questions to help you write your essay.
What you need to do!
Historical Context:
Ancient Greece and Rome were rich in culture and ideas. Many of the ideas we
use today came from these two civilizations. From architecture to government
to entertainment, the influence of the ancient Greeks and Romans can be seen
in our lives today.
Historical Context gives you background information
Task:
For Part A, read each document carefully and answer the question or questions
after each document. Then read the directions for Part B and write your essay.
For Part B, use your answers from Part A, information from the documents,
And your knowledge of social studies to write a well-organized essay.
In the essay you should: Describe Greek and Roman contributions
The Questions you need to answer

4. Write an Introduction to a DBQ
Revisit the historical context and determine if you can use part or all of this statement in your introduction. (DON’T COPY IT)
Insert your thesis statement (should be the last sentence of your paragraph.
C. If your thesis does not address the body paragraphs that will follow, compose a sentence that briefly introduces each topic.

5. What were the classical civilization and what is a Contribution?
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Your Outline
Question Answer Document/Outside Info
What were the classical civilization and what is a Contribution?
Intro
Body 1
Body 2
Conc.