DBQ Body Paragraph Workshop

Aim: What is required for body paragraphs for a DBQ Essay?

Do Now: What is the box under the historic content/theme used for?

Lesson Overview:

Item	Approx Time
Do Now	20 Min
Mini Lesson	30 Min
Activity	35 Min
Quiz	13 Min

Body Paragraphs

The body paragraphs need to thoroughly address all elements of the task by: demonstrating an understanding of the theme; incorporating relevant facts, examples, and details; and presenting everything in an organized manner.

This is where the completion of a pre-writing table really pays off! If constructed and filled in properly, this table will form the basis of organizing the body paragraphs of the DBQ essay response.

The table above formed the basis for the content included in these body paragraphs. It has allowed the writer to visualize the flow of the essay before committing to a single paragraph to paper. The facts in the table should be expanded with details designed to thoroughly address all aspects of the task.

Classwork & Homework

Lesson Activity: Work on the body paragraphs for your essay

Homework: Assignments