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1 Writing the AP American Long Essay

2 Step 1: Read the Question
Identify the time period What are they asking in the question? Historical Causation Continuity and Change Periodization Comparison

3 Step 2: Writing the thesis
States a thesis that directly addresses all parts of the question. The thesis must do more than restate the question.

4 Thesis 1. Answers the question 2. Takes a Position
3. Provides organizational categories Organization categories become the topic of each body paragraph

5 Step 3: Organize thesis categories into Body Paragraphs
Introduction Body Paragraph #1 Body Paragraph #2 Conclusion Historical Context Topic: Facts:

6 Step 4: Introductory Paragraph
SET THE SCENE (demonstrate Historical Context here) THESIS STATEMENT

7 Step 5: Body Paragraphs Topic Sentence: what will this paragraph be about. Use analysis to support thesis statement Address historical thinking skill – see handout

8 Evidence 1 or 2 points Must use SPECIFIC HISTORICAL EVIDENCE to support argument The more evidence you provide the better the chances to get the whole 2 points!

9 Analysis and Reasoning
Explain both similarity and differences Essay must flow with transition words and “connective tissue” throughout your paragraphs. (Can’t be a list)

10 Sentence Starters….. See handout

11 Write history in the Past Tense!
Keep essay in chronological order. Stay away from just telling without proving with facts and evidence! Put events in historical context… “As the 1930’s began….” “At the end of the war…”

12 CLINCHER SENTENCE Last sentence of each body paragraph refers back to the thesis to demonstrate you have answered the question. Transition Words: Therefore, the economic differences that existed between the two areas left a lasting impact……


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