1. DBQ Essay
Let’s Break it Down

2. 4 Step Process Review
Step I – Breaking Down the Question/Background Info
What do they mean by successful civilization?
Now let’s think PERSIAN!
Step II – Reading and Analyzing each document
Read each document and answer the questions
You can make additional notes in margin
What is the documents Main Idea (Paraphrase)
Doc ____ Plot summary
What from the document could you use to help you answer the question “develop into successful civilizations”
Doc ____ Analysis

3. Step IV – Grouping Documents
Create a chart using 2-3 categories that support question
Can you group some categories together?
Rules
You have to use every document
You can use a document more than once
Category I
Category II
Category III
Doc ___

4. Step IV – Topic Sentences
What conclusions can you draw from the groupings that you created how Mesopotamia and Egypt developed into successful civilizations?
Write out your topic sentences on the outline provided

5. Step III – Thesis Statement
Take and combine your topic sentences into a thesis statement
Keep in mind you must address all parts of the question

6. Step IV – Finding Evidence
Gather evidence to support each topic sentence
Place on outline provided
Format:
1- Quote
2- Paraphrase
Cite the evidence: “____________” (Doc 3)
Adam Smith implied ………… (Doc 4)
The Aztec calendar shows ……. (Doc 5)