1. Writing DBQ Essays
  2. For Each Body Paragraph:
    1. Transition Words/Phrases:

SS                    Name ______________
Date _______________            Period _____________
 

Writing DBQ Essays
 

 

 
Introduction:  (at least 3 sentences)
 
1)  Summarize the Historical Context passage in your own words
2)  Restate the Question/Task
3)  Answer the Question/Task
 

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For Each Body Paragraph:
 
1)  Use details from the document & state which one you used (Document B)
2)  Use facts from your brain! (Outside Information)
3)  Elaborate on what you wrote
4)  Use transitions words/phrases (see below)
 
 
 
Conclusion: (at least 3 sentences)
 
1)  Summarize the Historical Context passage in your own words!
2)  Restate the Question/Task
3)  Answer the Question/Task
 
 
 
 


Transition Words/Phrases:



Transition Words/Phrases:
 
The first reason is ….      First …    On the other hand ….      Therefore ..
Another factor is …      Second …    For example …      Basically ...
A final example is …      Third …    but…          This lead to …

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