DBQ Conclusion Workshop

Aim: What are the requirements for a conclusion for a DBQ Essay?

Do Now: What is the maximum score you can receive without a conclusion for a DBQ Essay?

Lesson Overview:

Item	Approx Time
Do Now	3-5 Min
Mini Lesson	15-20 Min
Activity	15 Min
Discussion	5-7 Min

Conclusion

How to Write an Effective Conclusion

Step #1 Restate your theme changing the wording slightly with some greater emphasis than in your introduction. TIP: You may be able to reverse the order of the wording)

Step #2 Restate the subject(s)/topic(s) you have discussed in your body paragraph(s).

Step #3 Give the reader one example from each of the tasks you completed in your body paragraph(s).

Step #4 Write a closing sentence that relates the importance to world history and/or people as it relates to the theme. TIP: The conclusion should start narrow and end broad (relate to world today, or people, or civilization as a whole)

Classwork & Homework

Lesson Activity: Create a conclusion for your essay, and complete the essay by end of class.

Homework: Assignments