Aim: How do I write a DBQ essay?

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.

Directions:The task below is based on documents 1 through 6. This task is designed to testyour ability to work with the information provided by various types ofdocuments. Look at each document and answer the question or questions aftereach document. Use your answers to the questions to help you write your essay.

Task:For Part A, read each document carefully and answer the question or questionsafter 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

Historical Context:Ancient Greece and Rome were rich in culture and ideas. Many of the ideas weuse today came from these two civilizations. From architecture to governmentto entertainment, the influence of the ancient Greeks and Romans can be seenin our lives today.

What you need

to do!

Historical Context

gives you background information

The Questions you need to answer

Write an Introduction to a DBQA.A.Revisit the historical context and Revisit the historical context and

determine if you can use part or all determine if you can use part or all of this statement in your of this statement in your introduction. (DON’T COPY IT)introduction. (DON’T COPY IT)

B.B.Insert your thesis statement Insert your thesis statement (should be the last sentence of (should be the last sentence of your paragraph.your paragraph.

C. If your thesis does not C. If your thesis does not address the body paragraphs that address the body paragraphs that will follow, compose a sentence will follow, compose a sentence that briefly introduces each topic.that briefly introduces each topic.

Your Outline

Intro

Body 1

Body 2

Conc.

What were the classical

civilization and what is a

Contribution?

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Question Answer Document/Outside Info