How To Do an AHAP DD BB QQ The APUSH REDESIGN

A “Dazzling” D.B.Q. Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences The Introductory Paragraph

Thesis Statement Pretend you are an attorney delivering opening arguments…Pretend you are an attorney delivering opening arguments… DO NOT—simply restate the questionDO NOT—simply restate the question Make a strong thesis like thisMake a strong thesis like this –Provide a little background After the defeat of the Spanish Armada…After the defeat of the Spanish Armada… –Make sure that you mention the individuals by name and how they relate w/o stating they are similar but different—DO NOT USE first names—are you on a first name basis with John Smith? –Never ask a question—as the writer of this document, you have all the answers

1.E stablish TIME & PLACE. 2.C reate a clear, THESIS STATEMENT. 3.A llude to the SUB-TOPICS or categories you will discuss to support your thesis statement 4.F ocus on the question at hand—do NOT begin with a “flowery” sentence! 5.R emember….organization is key!! The Introductory Paragraph No “laundry list!”

Sample Thesis Statement During the time of salutary neglect, the thirteen colonies flourished economically and politically since Great Britain was involved in a series of wars. However, when Great Britain returned attention to the colonies, it was found that not only were the colonies governing themselves, but they refused to be governed by Great Britain. The time period in which Great Britain was involved in a series of wars, therefore propelled the colonies to become more independent, so by the eve of the Revolution, colonists had a strong sense of identity and unity. Their sense of identity was formed by their different origins and their increased separation from Great Britain. Furthermore, due to self-governance, their government representation became united to the benefit of the colonies. Geographically, the colonies were bound to be separated from Great Britain since it was harder to represent the colonists in Parliament, and it was even harder for Parliament and the King to understand their thoughts and lifestyles. Due to these differences identity and unity emerged. Red = Background info-est time and place Blue = Thesis statement-this is what you are proving throughout your paper Purple = Major points that support your thesis statement—not a laundry list

The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph The “ ” Meat ” ” Paragraphs

1.I dentify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. (FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION IN YOUR THESIS) 2.I nclude analysis of the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in each paragraph. 3.U se ALL of the documents given. 4.A ddress at least 1 of the following for each document a.I ntended audience b.P urpose c.H istorical context 5.B ring in supportive outside information. This is critical!! * o.i.’s = “outside information” 6.C onnect historical phenomena relevant to the argument to broader historical events The “ ” Meat ” ” Paragraphs

Transition Your paper should flow…transition from topic to topic as well as from paragraph to paragraphYour paper should flow…transition from topic to topic as well as from paragraph to paragraph Do not end a paragraph and then abruptly began another oneDo not end a paragraph and then abruptly began another one –Transition words/phrases: Adams on the other hand represented a new form of government…Adams on the other hand represented a new form of government… As Adams vacated the Presidency, Jefferson and his Jeffersonian-Republican party emerged.As Adams vacated the Presidency, Jefferson and his Jeffersonian-Republican party emerged.

The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences The Concluding Paragraph

1.S tart with a “concluding phrase.” 2.Y ou MUST include synthesis of the argument in your conclusion a.E xtend or modify your thesis statement b.R ecognize contradictory information as another approach to the problem c.C onnect to other historical periods, geographical area, contexts or circumstances End of some trend/movement/idea, etc. Beginning of some trend/movement/idea End of one & beginning of another. Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are today! The Concluding” Paragraph

Avoiding weak words Use strong higher order thinking language (elevate your vocab)Use strong higher order thinking language (elevate your vocab) Do NOT use pronouns (I, you, we, they etc)Do NOT use pronouns (I, you, we, they etc) Do NOT use phrases (in my opinion)Do NOT use phrases (in my opinion) Do NOT use clichés or broad unsubstantiated statements (George Washington was the BEST president EVER!!!)Do NOT use clichés or broad unsubstantiated statements (George Washington was the BEST president EVER!!!) DO NOT use words such as “talks about” “this is about” “says” “good” “bad” “a lot” “tells of” “things” “forever” “never” “the paper discusses” “got” “get” etc…DO NOT use words such as “talks about” “this is about” “says” “good” “bad” “a lot” “tells of” “things” “forever” “never” “the paper discusses” “got” “get” etc…

Instead…use this language… USE…words such asUSE…words such as –“The author contends” –“Brinkley asserts” –“Washington espouses in his Farewell Address” –“The author’s perspective illustrates the point”….

Other writing styles to avoid –George Washington was the BEST President EVER –No one could ever be a better President –The country would not be like it is today if not for the most courageous efforts….blah blah blah… –You could definitely say….just state it…

1.Attribution  Who is this person? 2.Why might they be significant? 3.What is the point of view (POV) of the author? 4.How reliable and accurate is the source? (bias) 5.What is the tone or intent (purpose) of the document or author? 6.What other information does this document call to mind? Use all available clues. Remember, docs. can be used in a variety of ways! Questions to Ask Yourself About the Documents

The 19 c 19 c historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, felt that …………………. (Doc.2) NEVER begin with: In Document 3, … How to Reference a Document in Your Essay NEVER cite multiple documents at once (1, 4 & 7) NEVER use long quotes or reference directly from the documents “the chart in Document 5…”

Put It All Together, And....

Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect DBQ!

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