Contextualization

What is the purpose of a contextualization paragraph?

• To summarize the main arguments of the essay

• To analyze the causes and effects of an event

• To explain the historical context of the topic

• To provide evidence for the thesis statement

According to the video, what is the first mistake students make in their contextualization paragraphs?

• Including unrelated information

• Being too specific with their evidence

• Not mentioning the thesis statement

• Using incorrect vocabulary

According to the video, what is the second mistake students make in their contextualization paragraphs?

• Including unrelated information

• Not specific enough with their evidence

• Not mentioning the thesis statement

• Using incorrect vocabulary

What is the general rule of thumb for contextualizing events in a DBQ or LEQ?

• Contextualize events that occurred within the same year as the time period

• Contextualize events that occurred 50 to 100 years before the time period

• Contextualize events that occurred after the time period

• Contextualize events that occurred during the time period

Which of the following is an example of a specific contextualization for the prompt in the video about Spanish colonization 1500s and 1600s?

• Explaining the process of photosynthesis

• Describing the social tension in America before the 1500s

• Talking about the technology used for sailing across the Atlantic

• Discussing the impact of suburbanization in America

What is the formula provided in the video for writing a contextualization paragraph?

• C-A-T: Context, Analyze, Thesis

• S-T-A-R: Situation, Task, Action, Result

• V-E-T: Vocabulary, Explain, Tie-in

• P-O-W: Point, Organize, Write

Which of the following is NOT a way to answer Norman's question about why he's here?

• Economically

• Socially

• Politically

• Scientifically

What is the main point of a contextualization paragraph?

• To provide evidence for the thesis statement

• To analyze the causes and effects of an event

• To summarize the main arguments of the essay

• To explain the historical context of the topic

According to the video, what is the recommended time period to contextualize before in a DBQ or LEQ?

• 10 to 20 years

• 20 to 50 years

• 50 to 100 years

• 100 to 200 years

Which of the following is an example of a specific contextualization for the prompt about internal migration in the United States?

• Discussing the impact of suburbanization in America

• Explaining the process of photosynthesis

• Talking about the technology used for sailing across the Atlantic

• Describing the social tension in America before 1900