Introduction First paragraph: WHAT and WHY DESCRIBE WHAT caused the Black Death. ( 2 causes) Then, EXPLAIN your solution (using technology of the time) *The last sentence of the first paragraph ties the WHAT and WHY together. **Example of the last sentence of the first paragraph: Given the conditions of _______________ I would have done ________________ to stop the spread of this deadly disease.

Two conditions that led to the spread of the Black Death Second Paragraph: Explain two conditions that caused the Black Death to spread so quickly. First conditiondetailed description w/ examples Second conditiondetailed description w/ examples summarize the conditions and transition to your solution

Your solution to stop the spread of the Black Death Third Paragraph: Explain what your solution to stop the spread of the Black Death is and elaborate. Your solutionGiven the technology of the Middle ages, what your solution would do to stop the spread of the disease. Briefly describe how your solution will work How you would implement your solution. How you would persuade others to follow your plan.

Use a transition in the beginning of the conclusion paragraph. Restate the main points of your essay. End with a happy or hopeful thought. In conclusion, Two causes of the Black Death. My solution to stop the spread of the Black Death. Why others in the Middle Ages would follow my plan. How all the unnecessary death and turmoil of the Black Death could have been avoided. Fourth Paragraph, Conclusion Paragraph:

In conclusion, Two causes of the Black Death __________ My solution to stop the spread of the Black Death __________ Why others in the Middle Ages would follow my plan. __________ How all the unnecessary death and turmoil of the Black Death could have been avoided.