DBQ Review

In a DBQ, avoid words like these.

• She, he, they

• In the text it states,

• You, me, I

• always, never, sometimes

What 2 parts of RACES is included in the claim?

• R and A

• A and C

• E and S

• R and C

How many sentences should a claim be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What do you include in the transition statement?

• The source/document title

• A transition word

• Context

• All of the above

How do you decide which quote to select when writing a DBQ?

• Choose the one you understand the best.

• Choose the one that is the longest.

• Choose the one that best supports the claim.

• Pick one at random.

Remember not to include your own thinking in evidence. You only include the what?

• Claim

• Reasoning

• Sum it up

• Facts

To score a 4 or 5 on reasoning, you need to make sure you do this.

• Write 2 sentences.

• Connect evidence to the claim.

• Write a lot.

• Make a personal connection.

When writing your reasoning sentences, it helps to ask yourself what question?

• What else can I write?

• What time is dinner?

• So what?

How many sentences should the reasoning be?

• 1

• 2 or less

• 3 or more

• At least 4

When writing a “sum it up”, try not to simply restate your claim with different words. Instead, do this.

• Leave your reader with something to think about.

• Talk to the reader.

• Write "The End".

• Introduce new information.