Thu, Sep. 22: DBQ Workshop

In Class:

A. Writing Workshop: DBQ

1. Compare "bucket" patterns in fours, present which ones you thought best (best label, most documents supporting it).
2. Use this DBQ checklist to learn what an "A" looks like for

• Thesis Sentences
• Topic Sentences
• Incorporating Documents as evidence
• Analysis and insight

Homework:  Greece DBQ


Download and do "Greek contributions to Western civilization" DBQ. Use the Checklist linked above. In your essay, only include:

1. A thesis sentence + road map (original if you're good, cliche if you're average)
2. Topic sentence 
3. Three body paragraphs:
4. 2-3 documents per body paragraph
5. Strongest argument in first body paragraph, weaker ones next.

Print out and bring to class.

FAQs:
1. "Do we have to answer the questions under each document?"
--No. But you should be able to in your head, and on future tests.

2. "What are the common "buckets" (grouping categories) for history essays?"
These are the basic ones, though others are possible too:

• political
• economic
• social
• cultural
• religious
• geographic