11stst period groups: period groups:1. Jordan B., Katie S., Brett, Canyon1. Jordan, Katie, Brett, Canyon2. Kiyanna, Jonathan Sexton, Chris D., Kathryn3. Connor, Andrea, Chris N., Jamal4. Caitlin M., Joey T., Nik, Jeruscha5. Matt M., Gisa, Julia, Spencer6. Kennedy, Jennifer, Tyler, Joey T.7. Ian, McKenzie, Athena, Parker8. Jonathan Seavey, Ryan, Angela, Brandon
2nd Period:
1. Sam, Daniel B., Sariah, Sommer2. Josh D., Ryan W., Anna Porto, Ron3. Colton, Jack, Ajanee, Chase4. Tim, Spencer, Kyeongmo, Jule5. Carolyn, Kenny, Lane, Samantha6. Jack G., Logan, Spencer, Anna T.7. Aiden, Regan, Chris Mc., TJ8. Eamonn, Dani, Julian, Megan
4th Period:
1. Alex D., Julianna, Ben, Kaelon2. Erica, Jordan, Dillon, McKenzie3. Brianna, Michael, Billy, Trevon4. Will, Lucyanne, Jerico, Nick5. Joey, Emma, Tevin, Alana6. Anna P., Mary Katherine, Andrew7. Brandon, Seth, Camille, Claire
6th Period:
1. Samantha, Matt, Veronica, Andrew K.2. Henry, Sadika, Chris, Phillip3. Michael, Conrad, Ike, Noah4. Trent, Quinton, Sean, Lucas5. Jabril, Patrick, Akili6. Spencer, Alissa, Ciara, Angel
7th Period:
1. Andrew, Zach, Madison, Oliver2. Adam C, Daj, Celina, Alex3. Jonathan, Meredith, Marty, Triston4. David, D’andre, jessie Leigh, Jacqueline5. Lily, Randi, Adam N, Desmon6. Josh, Stephanie, Tia, Jake7. Malcolm, Samantha, Marisa, Matty8. Veronica, Reid, Paul, Andrea
What is a “DBQ?”
• An essay that answers a specific question.
• An essay that cites specific documents to support the writer’s point.
• An essay that answers a specific question.
• An essay that cites specific documents to support the writer’s point.
3. Write an amazing thesis
2. Group the Documents
1. Analyze the Documents
4. Organize the Essay
5. Write an awesome DBQ! How to write a
great DBQ
As we begin to look at the documents, start thinking about your…..
Position taking…
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Chicken FootChicken Foot (this is your road (this is your road
map)map)
Reason 4
As you analyze each As you analyze each document, also think of your…document, also think of your…
Three Buckets!Three Buckets!
Analyzing the DocumentsAnalyzing the Documents• Source: Where from?
– Is that significant?
– What point of view or possible bias?
• Important facts?
• Inferences?
• Main idea?
• How does this document answer the question? [Which bucket does it fit into?]
• Source: Where from?– Is that significant?
– What point of view or possible bias?
• Important facts?
• Inferences?
• Main idea?
• How does this document answer the question? [Which bucket does it fit into?]
Write an Write an AWESOME ThesisAWESOME Thesis• Great essays have a clear thesis statement– Answers the question – Takes a position
• Preview main points– “road map” of the essay (your buckets!)
• Think of it like a “chicken-foot”
• Great essays have a clear thesis statement– Answers the question – Takes a position
• Preview main points– “road map” of the essay (your buckets!)
• Think of it like a “chicken-foot”
THESIS
Point 3
Point 2
Point 1
The Constitution guarded against tyranny in four ways:
Federalism
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Small/large state compromise
Write your Essay!Write your Essay!• Outline provides structure
• Keep the body paragraphs in the order of your thesis statement
• Create an intro and conclusion!
• Outline provides structure
• Keep the body paragraphs in the order of your thesis statement
• Create an intro and conclusion!
The Introductory ParagraphThe Introductory Paragraph
• Establish TIME & PLACE.
• Use a clear THESIS STATEMENT.
• Establish TIME & PLACE.
• Use a clear THESIS STATEMENT.
Body ParagraphsBody Paragraphs• Identify sub-topic or category in the first
sentence.(Baby thesis!!!!)
• Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph.
• Use ALL of the documents given.
• Be sure to indicate Point-of-view/ bias.
• Bring in supportive outside information
• Why were these documents selected?
• (Doc. A), or state “According to document A…”
• Identify sub-topic or category in the first sentence.(Baby thesis!!!!)
• Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph.
• Use ALL of the documents given.
• Be sure to indicate Point-of-view/ bias.
• Bring in supportive outside information
• Why were these documents selected?
• (Doc. A), or state “According to document A…”
ConclusionConclusion• Start with a “concluding phrase.”
• Restate your thesis statement a bit differently.
• Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective.
• Start with a “concluding phrase.”
• Restate your thesis statement a bit differently.
• Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective.