1. Week 9

2. This Week Your Objective is to Complete your first Discussion Based Assessment and your Module Two Exam…

3. Discussion Based Assessment
A DBA is a discussion between you and I about what you learned during Module 1
To prepare for your DBA, make sure you understand the module objectives found here:
You need to make an appointment with me using this link: OR
You can attend one of my DBA sessions. I sent an each week letting you know the dates/times of these sessions

4. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Module TwoExam
For the Module 2 Exam you need to write a long essay. You won’t know the topic before entering the exam so please make sure you have a solid understanding of the module. Go over your notes and look over the following slides so you know what I am looking for!
Please let me know if you have any questions!

5. Module 2 Exam I will be looking for 4 things: Thesis/Claim
Contextualization
Evidence
Analysis
Format
Introduction Paragraph
2-3 body paragraphs
A Conclusion paragraph! Restate your thesis and main points

6. Thesis/Claim
Responds to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis/claim that establishes a line of reasoning
Writing in AP US History

7. Contextualization Provide historical background
99% of the time this will be in your first paragraph
Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt
Think of this as the opening movie crawl from Star Wars

8. Example of first paragraph

9. Evidence
Supports an argument in response to the prompt using specific and relevant examples of evidence
Remember to reference documents (especially primary!)

10. Analysis and Reasoning
Demonstrates complex understand of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt. Using evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the question