Mastering LEQ Essay Structure for Historical Arguments

This video tutorial provides a formula for structuring a Long Essay Question (LEQ) for history exams. It emphasizes the importance of context, thesis development, and evidence in crafting a strong argument. The tutorial advises against unnecessary elements like a conclusion paragraph and focuses on demonstrating historical thinking. It also covers how to achieve complexity by using evidence that both supports and challenges the argument.

What is the primary focus of the video regarding LEQ essay writing?

• Explaining the importance of a conclusion paragraph

• Discussing the history of LEQ essays

• Providing a formula for structuring an LEQ

• Teaching how to write an LEQ from scratch

What should the first paragraph of an LEQ essay include?

• A summary of the entire essay

• Contextualization and a thesis statement

• A list of references

• A detailed conclusion

How should the thesis statement in an LEQ be structured?

• As a personal opinion

• As a list of facts

• As a historically defensible argument

• As a question

What is the purpose of developing a roadmap in your thesis?

• To summarize the introduction

• To provide a conclusion

• To establish categories of your arguments

• To list all historical events

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

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the T formula used for in structuring body paragraphs?

• Title, Explanation, Argument

• Topic, Evidence, Analysis

• Theme, Event, Summary

• Thesis, Example, Conclusion

How can you earn a point for historical thinking in your essay?

• By including personal opinions

• By listing all historical events

• By using the T formula for body paragraphs

• By writing a long conclusion

What is one way to achieve complexity in your LEQ essay?

• By avoiding any analysis

• By using evidence that both supports and challenges your argument

• By using only one piece of evidence

• By writing a lengthy introduction

Why is it important to use evidence that challenges your argument?

• To confuse the reader

• To demonstrate a balanced understanding

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid taking a clear stance

What should you do if you want to learn more about writing thesis statements?

• Ignore the thesis statement

• Read a novel

• Watch a video on writing thesis statements

• Write a personal essay