1. Tackling the Essays

2. Steps in Tackling the DBQ
Know the rubric
Quickly tackle the documents to look for categories to form your thesis
Draft your thesis and note your groups
Draft your topic sentences
Find your evidence (from the documents)
Tackle your documents again for POV (a 3rd time)
Finish your outline, THEN write your essay

3. The Generic Rubric You can score 9 points on the DBQ.
You can score 7 points on the Core.
If you earn all 7 points on the core, you might be able to earn 2 bonus points.
If you follow this advise, you won’t even need to worry about the expanded core – you will have it.

4. Using Documents
EVERY DOCUMENT must be mentioned at least ONE time in your essay.
You cannot “double-dip” for document points (besides mentioning them). You must use documents more than once for it to count more than once.
Understanding means you interpret it correctly (discuss/analyze it).
You then use the document as evidence.
To get points for grouping, you only need to put it in a group.

5. First, we’re going to attempt to analyze the documents
First, we’re going to attempt to analyze the documents. An easy way to do this is a process known as SOAPSTone.

6. Next, let’s Look at a Question
Think: Start with thesis…
If it includes dates, they are important – what is important about the dates?
Should include the dates in the thesis statement.
Factors: Hmmm? What about SPICE categories– could these be factors?

7. SPICE
SPICE
S – Social (families, cities, children, women, labor, class structure) P – Political (or military) I- Interactions- trade, technology, geography, environment, conflicts C- Cultural- ideas- belief systems, books, art, architecture, religions E – Economic – all things $$$

8. Open the 2008 practice and complete the analysis of the first document with your partner. What is it talking about?

9. Let’s try forming groups with our documents.

10. Attack the Documents and look for factors…that is your question and will guide your thesis…
Factors, factors?
PEACE or nationalism???

11. Another… Factors…factors…
Nationalism or the economy!! Oh, how about I use the same document in two groups?

12. Continue finding factors…look for similar ones…
Oh… this is also about making money – economics – 2 documents make a group.

13. The Thesis
If you don’t have a thesis or you have a really bad one it could cost you THREE points.
Don’t discuss specific documents in your thesis. It’s an overview of WHAT YOU’LL TALK ABOUT!

14. How to get points for your thesis?
Think of your thesis in three parts…
Answer the question that is asked in one or two CONNECTING sentences (this is your argument).
Be sure to rewrite the prompt in your own words.
Indicate the groups (3) that you will use to address the question. You will have more groups than just 3 – more later.
Give a “hint” as to what you will address in each group (especially if it is a very broad category).

15. This isn’t great, but it will get the points every time!!!!!!
Now a rough thesis.
From1892 to 2002 political factors such as demonstrating political and military power, intellectual factors, such as the rise of nationalism, and social factors such as the rise of feminism shaped the modern Olympic Movement. Economics, especially for the profit of corporations, was also a factor in later years.
This isn’t great, but it will get the points every time!!!!!!

16. More Thesis Information
DO NOT try to be creative or persuasive in your essay!!
These are historical INFORMATIVE essays and the only thing that matters is if you use evidence to support your argument.

17. Let’s practice!

18. YES
In conclusion, stated by these articles, the Olympic was very much changed by Social, economic, and beliefs of the different nations. Not only was the Olympic increased in social activity, nations were also helped, social, competitively, and in rank. Without the Olympics, changes would not have occurred, either good or bad.

19. NO
To be in the Olympic games it depends on your gender for the most part. Modern Olympic games started in 1896, and where they were at and who was in them was a big deal.

20. YES
There are many various factors that have shaped the modern Olympic movement from 1892 to The original goal was to create an international community through sports competition. Much like the Ancient games between Greek city-states, the games were made to promote unity. However, as time passed many worldwide events such as the Cold War and women suffrage altered the goals of the Olympics. Political views and movements began to shape the Olympics. In addition, economic gains and pursuits became an important aspect of the Olympics. The participation of nations during the 20th century involved nationalism as well as social, political, and economic reasons for joining and participating in the Olympics.

21. YES
The athletic competitions of the Olympic Games were held in Greece from 776 B.C.E – 393 C.E, However, a modern version of the Olympics started in 1896 & continues to this day. Several factors that influenced this modern Olympic movement are international peace & diplomacy women’s liberation in the field of athletics, advancing each individual country’s status, & the acquisition of wealth.

22. YES
The tradition of holding Olympic games began in Ancient Greece as a way to unite the city-states and showcase their talents. This has translated into a modern Olympic movement that began in 1892 and is still going strong today. Many different factors shape the modern Olympic games. Based on the given documents, nationalism is a strong factor behind the games. The Olympics are also used as a chance for the host country to show off their power. Other factors include feminism and hopes of creating world peace. All of these factors contribute to the competitive nature of the increasingly grand Olympic games. An additional document from a German Nazi would be useful in seeing how Hitler’s regime though of hosting the Olympics because while there is a document from the 1936 games, it isn’t from the host country’s point of view. Also, a document from the average citizen’s point of view would be helpful in seeing how the majority of the world viewed the Olympics.

23. NO
Over the course of the modern Olympics' life span many factors have shaped and reformed the structure and view of the countries holding the games and of the game itself.

24. Documents Again – Last Time
POINT OF VIEW – 3 Ws
WHO says it…
WHAT does he/she say (this could be used as evidence to support your thesis)
WHY does he/she say it (this is the POV and this is where you get POV points.

25. Examples…How many POVs does this student have?

26. ONE!!!
This is a POV.

27. This is incorrect. The Cold War did not end in 1980.
NO POINTS HERE
This is incorrect. The Cold War did not end in 1980.

28. So the lesson…
Attempt to do POVs for EVERY document…Yes, every document.
Do enough correctly and you get into the expanded core!!!!

29. Example of Point of View

30. Example of point of view
Willy Brandt, Chancellor of West Germany expressed great support for the ECC. Brandt stressed the importance of the ECC and how it might lead to lasting peace in Europe. According to Brandt, the ECC would be as significant to Europe as the Marshall Plan was; however, since Brandt made these comments at Harvard University, he might have chosen the American Marshall Plan to highlight so that he could better connect with the American audience (doc. 9).

31. ONE MORE EXAMPLE

32. Are there any tricks to POV???
Consider the following about each person
Title, position, or job (economic motives, political motives, etc.)
Male/female
Country or religion of the person (in favor of country or historically doesn’t like people from a different country; supports or dislikes a religious group)
Date the statement was made (around a war)
Consider the type of document and why it was created…
Political speech, diary entry, newspaper article (what type of paper)
Maps, graphs, charts – who created it and why???
Pictures, paintings – who paid for it?

33. Wait, isn’t there something else I have to include???
The additional document…
This is simple, if you do it right…you are really saying whose voice is NOT heard and what their voice would add to the discussion.
Women
Poor
Those who “lost”
Workers
Ethnic Groups
Look for obvious omissions

34. Where do I put the additional document?
Officially, anywhere, but just like POV, about ½ of the “additional documents” are wrong, so I say include one per group – REMEMBER TO SAY WHY – ANALYSIS

35. Does any of these relate for FACTORS that shaped the Olympics?
More…???
Does any of these relate for FACTORS that shaped the Olympics?

36. One More Question

37. All this counts…

38. Provide evidence for your group for each of the documents you used
Provide evidence for your group for each of the documents you used. Remember: What and Why. End it with an additional document.
Provide evidence for your group for each of the documents you used. Remember: What and Why. End it with an additional document.
Provide evidence for your group for each of the documents you used. Remember: What and Why. End it with an additional document.

39. Apply Thesis to Outline
From1892 to 2002 political factors such as demonstrating political and military power, intellectual factors, such as the rise of nationalism, and social factors such as the rise of feminism shaped the modern Olympic Movement. Economics, especially for the profit of corporations, was also a factor in later years.
Group 1 Topic Sentence
Group 2 Topic Sentence
Group 3 Topic Sentence
Evidence from Docs.
Evidence from Docs.
Evidence from Docs.
Conclusion

40. Continue to Outline Evidence from Docs. Evidence from Docs.
From1892 to 2002 political factors such as demonstrating political and military power, intellectual factors, such as the rise of nationalism, and social factors such as the rise of feminism shaped the modern Olympic Movement. Economics, especially for the profit of corporations, was also a factor in later years.
One of the factors that shaped the modern Olympic Games was political, including nationalism.
Finally, economics played a major role in shaping the modern Olympics.
Another factor was feminism.
Evidence from Docs.
Evidence from Docs.
Evidence from Docs.
Conclusion

41. Now find your evidence…
From1892 to 2002 political factors such as demonstrating political and military power, intellectual factors, such as the rise of nationalism, and social factors such as the rise of feminism shaped the modern Olympic Movement. Economics, especially for the profit of corporations, was also a factor in later years.
Economics
Political, including nationalism
Feminism
3 pieces of evidence
3 pieces of evidence
3 pieces of evidence
Conclusion

42. Now turn your beautiful outline into an essay…
What about the expanded core?

43. Expanded Core Forget about it…
You are going to provide POV for each document and at least 3 additional documents (one per group) – your Expanded Core is met!!!

45. What if I can’t remember the DBQ Rubric????

46. Practice Time!!!

47. Continuities and Changes Over Time

48. Know the Rubric
Same as DBQ for thesis (groups and time period); the global issue is the topic
Evidence – Rule of 3 – include three pieces of evidence (facts, dates, names, etc) to prove your thesis. These must be discussed and/or analyzed in order to count!!!
What happened in the world that made this happen. Include something outside of the region.
How/why was this a change? What happened? What was the process that led to change and how/why did some things STAY THE SAME?

49. Tackle the question
Know that something changed and something stayed the same or they would not have asked the question.
Note the topic – formation of national identities.
Time Period – what is the significance here (hint it has something to do with war)
Specific countries in the region – do you know at least 3 countries in each of the regions??? If no, learn them before the test.

50. Regions – HUGE DEAL
Middle East – Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Turkey Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Sub Sahara Africa – Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa

51. Quick Brainstorm

52. Make your outline Evidence – include WHY the key event happened
Thesis – follow same rules – 3 groups; include time period; answer question; provide hints about what changed and what stayed the same over time; include key changing event
Group 1 What it was like at the beginning?
Group 2 What was the key changing event?
Group 3 What was it like after the change?
Evidence – include WHY it was like this
Evidence – include WHY the key event happened
Evidence – include what was the same and what was different and WHY

53. Common Mistakes Wrong Regions Wrong Time periods
Not saying what stays the same
No/little analysis – what did change and why did they NOT change
Make a global or world connection – mention something that is happening in another region or something that is worldwide
Not addressing the question (or all parts of the question)

54. Change Over Time Essay (COT)
Introduction Paragraph
Introduction sentence/hook (1 – 2 sentences)
Thesis statement (answer the prompt; address changes and continuities; 1 – 3 sentences)
Example: “From the period (dates) a, b, and c were changed, but x, y, and z continued.”
II. 1st Body Paragraph (Changes)
A. Reintroduce your changes
B. For each change:
1. State clearly and directly the change
2. Provide evidence/facts that explain the change (analysis)
3. Analyze why the change exists and if possible, relate it to a global event of the period
III. 2nd Body Paragraph (Continuities) (follow the same pattern as the last paragraph, but for your continuities)
IV. Conclusion Paragraph
A. Restate your thesis using different wording

55. Compare and Contrast

56. Know the Rubric
Comparison means to say what is the same and what is different.
This says at LEAST on – you need THREE – Rule of 3!!!
Analyze means to say why – why is there a difference or similarity

57. Tackle the Question

58. Brainstorm Quickly

59. Format of Essay
Remember you only get points for pointing out the similarities and differences.
Consider the following…

60. Best format to get POINTS
This requires a lot of prewriting – if you have time, do this!!!

61. Thesis – Same as before – answer question, use groups, and give hints
Use Outline
Thesis – Same as before – answer question, use groups, and give hints
Political Goals and Outcomes
Economic Goals and Outcomes
Military Goals and Outcomes
Evidence
2 sims/1 diff or
2 diff /1 sim
Evidence
2 sims/1 diff or
2 diff /1 sim
Evidence
2 sims/1 diff or
2 diff /1 sim
Conclusion

62. Common Problems
Describing the two things/events separately (with great evidence) but never comparing and/or contrasting – NO POINTS FOR DESCRIBING
Confusing dates, people, and places
Running out of time and not finishing

63. Let’s Try this out!
Compare and contrast the political and economic effects of Mongol rule on two of the following regions:
China
Middle East
Russia

64. Thesis Statement Practice
Avoid vague words such as "interesting,” "negative," "exciting,” "unusual," and "difficult."
Avoid abstract words such as "society," “values,” or “culture.”
These words tell the reader next to nothing if you do not carefully explain what you mean by them. Never assume that the meaning of a sentence is obvious. To avoid misunderstandings, be as specific as possible.

65. What Should a Thesis Statement Accomplish?

66. For the writer, the thesis statement:
Serves as a planning tool.
Helps the writer determine the paper’s real focus and clarify the relationship between ideas.
Becomes a hook on which the writer can “hang” the sub-theses or the topic sentences that present evidence in support of the argument.
Anticipates questions about the topic and provides the unifying thread between pieces of information.

67. For the reader, the thesis statement:
Serves as a “map” to follow through the paper.
Prepares the reader to read.
Keeps the reader focused on the argument
Helps the reader spot the main ideas.
Engages the reader in the argument.
Offers enough detail for your reader to grasp your argument.

68. Thus, a thesis statement:
Makes an argumentative assertion about a topic; it states the conclusions that you have reached about your topic.
Makes a promise to the reader about the scope, purpose, and direction of your paper.
Is focused and specific enough to be “proven” within the boundaries of your paper.
Identifies the relationship between the pieces of evidence that you are using to support your argument.

69. Try starting your thesis statement with….
While
Despite
Due to
Since
Although
Whereas