1. Writing in Social Studies

2. The Social Studies Paragraph
A paragraph must have a minimum of five sentences
A paragraph must have a thesis or topic sentence.
A paragraph must be written in 3rd person.
A paragraph must be supported with factual data.
A paragraph must use appropriate Social Studies vocabulary.
Social studies writing should be formal. Slang, contractions, and abbreviations should not be used.

3. The APHG Free Response Question
Write in complete sentences.
Stay organized. If you are answering Part A, indicate that on your writing.
Write NEATLY, and in pen. You can always cross something out if you make a mistake.
Write in third person. (No “I”)
Do not write an intro or conclusion.
Do not use abbreviations, contractions, or slang.
Geographers want simple answers to their questions. You cannot impress me by writing a novel.
Writing is ALWAYS formal.
Skip lines between questions and between the different parts of the question

4. Example

5. Practice FRQ
All map projections attempt to represent a three-dimensional object (the earth) on a two-dimensional surface (a flat map). Two common projections are the Mercator and Robinson projections
Describe one advantage of using the Mercator projection. Describe one disadvantage of using the Mercator Projection.
Describe one advantage of using the Robinson projection. Describe one disadvantage of using the Robinson Projection.