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AP European History

AP European History. How to teach the Document-Based Question. With Mr. Rodriguez. Write an essay that:. Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Uses all or most of the documents.

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AP European History

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  1. AP European History How to teach the Document-Based Question With Mr. Rodriguez

  2. Write an essay that: • Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. • Uses allor mostof the documents. • Analyses the documents by grouping them in as many ways as possible. Does not simply summarize the documents individually. • Takes into account the sources of the documents and analyses the authors’point of view. • Explains the need for at least one additional document. You may refer to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents.

  3. There are no shortcuts or magic formulas.

  4. DBQ Scoring Guide BASIC CORE (competence) • Has an acceptable thesis that addresses the question • Using at least a majorityof the documents (usually 12) • Addresses all the parts of the question • Demonstrates understanding of the documents by using them to support an argument (allowed to misinterpret up to 1 document) • Analyzes point of view or bias in at least 3 documents • Analyzes documents by organizing them in at least three groups Score (1 point) (1 point) (1 point) (1 point) (1 point) (1 point) Core 6 points EXPANDED CORE (demonstrating excellence) Bonus 3 Points TOTAL 9 Points Expands beyond the basic core of 1-6 points. A student must earn 6 points in the basic core before earning points in the expanded core. May be awarded for particularly excellent thesis, analyzing ALL documents or bringing in relevant outside knowledge

  5. Basic Core (competence) 1. Thesis • The thesis must be explicitly stated in the introduction or conclusion of the essay. • It may appear as one or two connected sentences. • A split thesis or a mere restatement of the question is not acceptable. • The thesis must address the question: As Ms. Roberts said… • ANSWER THE BLOODY PROMPT!!!

  6. 2. Uses a majority of the documents • There are 5 documents. Students must address most if not all of the documents and demonstrate understanding of basic meaning • Listing the documents separately or listing the documents as part of a group does not sufficiently demonstrate an understanding of the basic meaning.

  7. 3. Addresses all parts of the question • Questions are usually multi-part • Make sure to write out the question • Break down into component parts • Will aide you in shaping your thesis 4. Demonstrates understanding of the documents • Based on content and contextual knowledge • If you haven’t done the reading, or paid close attention in class, you will be lost

  8. 5. Analyzes point of view or bias in at least 3 documents (out of 12) • Who produced it? • Gender, ethnicity, social status, religion, beliefs? • Who was the intended audience? • Other learned people? Religious figures? Nobles? Peasants? • Why? • Motivation(s) of the writer/producer • When you have the why THIS person produced THIS document at THIS time: • You can evaluate the “trustworthiness” of a document. • Look at the tone of the vocabulary • Look at the features of a painting

  9. 6. Analyzes documents by organizing them in at least three groups • Draw similarities/differences between documents • Time period • Subject matter/tone

  10. Expanded Core (excellence) • Expanded thesis • Careful and insightful analysis of documents • Analyzes P.O.V. in more than two documents • Brings in relevant “outside” historical evidence • Identifies more than one additional document or provides a particularly sophisticated explanation of why the additional document is necessary.

  11. Success onEssays R ead the question O rganize B rainstorm O utline T hesis

  12. Read the Question • Circle or highlight key terms • Recognize types of essay questions • Translate terms: to what degree = how much influence = affect

  13. Organize • Put key phrases at top: include dates • Use Venn diagrams to group together ideas • Create segments to address all parts of the question • LITERALLY WRITE OUT THE DOCUMENTS ON A SHEET OF PAPER AND ORGANIZE THEM VISUALLY IF U HAVE TO

  14. Brainstorm • Place some evidence in each area created • Evidence does not need to be even; can have uneven amounts • Learn a few specifics about each subject; 3 facts go a long way • Start with a word you know and think about the answer

  15. Outline • Create a mini outline to prioritize the order of your points

  16. Thesis • Shape the thesis to address the question • Write for the audience, direct and concise • Avoid general descriptions and terms • Do NOT just restate the question

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