Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies

Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks.

5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies

Resources Included:

1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of analyzing the prompt)

• Identify signal words
• Divide the writing prompt into sections
• Rewrite in your own words

2.) Use Sources to Gather Information

• Document-based Sentence Starters for 11 Types of Sources
• Document Analysis Graphic Organizer
• Cite Evidence Examples

3.) Beyond the Source

• 8 Ways to Include Outside Information
• Questions to Guide Thinking

4.) Constructed or Extended Response

• Example writing

5.) Thesis Statements

• Writing Resource

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