1. THEORIES ON THE BLACK DEATH

2. The theories:
Theory 1: Yersinia Pestis (Bubonic Plague) Theory 2: Anthrax Theory 3: Ebola-like virus Theory 4: unknown/unidentified pathogen

3. Paragraph prompt:
Which theory studied in class do you believe is most likely to have caused the Black Death in Europe in the 14th century? Support your claim with at least three evidence sentences. Your paragraph should be at least 8 sentences long.
Remember: each
Evidence sentences has its own analysis
Sentence!!

4. Evidence Sentence: Source/Name Details about the source Reporting verb
Then…
Analysis sentence (help the
reader understand the
significance of your evidence!)
Example:
The Pact of Umar, a law document that was in effect from the 6th—8th centuries throughout the Islamic Empires states, “We shall not sell fermented drinks.” This is evidence of Christians creating laws that honored Islamic law. Even though Christians are allowed to drink alcohol, they will not sell alcohol to Muslims; this allows Muslims to better follow their Islamic laws.