LEQ Essay Structure and Strategies

This video tutorial provides a detailed guide on structuring a Long Essay Question (LEQ) for exams. It emphasizes the importance of contextualization, thesis development, and body paragraph construction using specific evidence. The tutorial also discusses the significance of complexity in arguments and offers a formulaic approach to maximize points. The video aims to clarify common misconceptions about essay length and the necessity of a conclusion paragraph.

What is a common misconception about the LEQ essay format?

• You must include a conclusion paragraph.

• The essay must be exactly three paragraphs long.

• You need a five-paragraph structure.

• You should use as many paragraphs as needed to make your argument.

What should the first paragraph of an LEQ essay include?

• A summary of the entire essay.

• A list of vocabulary words.

• Two or three sentences of context and a thesis statement.

• A detailed conclusion.

What is the purpose of contextualization in the first paragraph?

• To summarize the essay.

• To list all historical events.

• To introduce the conclusion.

• To provide specific historical evidence relevant to the argument.

What is the purpose of a roadmap in an LEQ essay?

• To summarize the conclusion.

• To establish the categories of your arguments.

• To list all vocabulary words used.

• To provide a detailed historical background.

What is the recommended minimum number of evidence pieces to use in an LEQ essay?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the role of analysis in a body paragraph?

• To summarize the paragraph.

• To show how evidence supports the topic sentence.

• To introduce new evidence.

• To list vocabulary words.

What should you do if your thesis has three categories?

• Write three body paragraphs.

• Write a single paragraph.

• Write a conclusion paragraph.

• Write two body paragraphs.

What is the main focus of the scoring criteria for an LEQ essay?

• Use of complex vocabulary.

• Length of the essay.

• Inclusion of a conclusion paragraph.

• Contextualization, thesis, evidence, and argument construction.

How can you earn a point for complexity in an LEQ essay?

• By using only supporting evidence.

• By writing a lengthy conclusion.

• By using four pieces of evidence, two supporting and two challenging the argument.

• By using only one piece of evidence.

What is a straightforward way to earn complexity in an LEQ essay?

• By including a detailed conclusion.

• By writing a lengthy introduction.

• By using evidence that both supports and challenges the argument.

• By using only supporting evidence.