Directions DBQ: Jamestown

Read and analyze pages of the DBQ packet highlighting or underlining key details. Use the documents in the packet to write an essay (5 paragraphs minimum) answering the question:

Early Jamestown: Why did so many colonists die?

*Please note that this will be a 2 week long assignment. In week 2 complete the analysis of the document packet & outlining thesis and factors to be used in the essay. In the following week, week 3, begin writing your essay. Be sure to do many proofreadings, ask someone at home or a friend to proofread to help with revisions and editing. Do not let your first draft be your final! This is an expository essay (informative) you are giving information from the packet pages to answer the above question.

Your essay should include the following: Academic Font: Name: # Size 12 Font: Sub: pd Double Spaced: Date Paragraph indented 0 Spelling errors Conventions (grammar) Introduction:

Attention grabber Brief summary/background Clearly states thesis (lists 3 factors)

Body Paragraph 1: State a claim (factor) Answer question (Claim) Cite Textual Evidence that supports answer (Document Identified) Explain how the evidence led you to and prove your answer (claim) Cite Textual Evidence that supports answer (Document Identified) Explain how the evidence led you to and prove your answer (claim) Summarize info in conclusion restate claim sentence

Body Paragraph 2: State a claim (factor) Answer question (Claim)

Cite Textual Evidence that supports answer (Document Identified) Explain how the evidence led you to and prove your answer (claim) Cite Textual Evidence that supports answer (Document Identified) Explain how the evidence led you to and prove your answer (claim) Summarize info in conclusion restate claim sentence

Body Paragraph 3: State a claim (factor) Answer question (Claim) Cite Textual Evidence that supports answer (Document Identified) Explain how the evidence led you to and prove your answer (claim) Cite Textual Evidence that supports answer (Document Identified) Explain how the evidence led you to and prove your answer (claim) Summarize info in conclusion restate claim sentence

Conclusion: Restates thesis (different words) Restates factors/summarizes factors (different words) Final thoughts