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High school writing-essays dbq pdfs
Sons of Liberty DBQ: Patriots or Terrorists?
In this DBQ students analyze 4 different primary and secondary sources on the Sons of Liberty. Afterwards, students write a Historical Argument using information from the documents and their own outside knowledge to answer the inquiry question.
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7th - 12th
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The Barack Obama Presidency - DBQs and Essay
DBQs and an essay covering Barack Obama's presidency from 2009 to 2017. Topics covered include the inauguration, the stimulus package, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (LGBT in military), US travel and economic embargo to Cuba, and Obama's carbon emissions plan. Includes a final essay prompt and an answer key.
Includes a variety of sources, including both sources in support of and critical of Obama's presidency and his policy decisions.
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8th - 12th
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DBQ: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This DBQ focuses on the justification and costs of dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This DBQ addresses the fact that while the bomb ended World War II, while there were critics who felt it was a barbaric act. We leave it up to you--Was it worth ending World War II by dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? This DBQ is a great argumentative piece that is aligned with the Common Core.
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9th - 12th
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What Does the Fox Say? - Using text-based evidence from multiple sources
This product includes everything needed to complete student writing assignment using text-based evidence from multiple sources. The topic of the assignment is the wildly popular viral video, "What does the fox say?" (available for viewing here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE). This is an excellent assignment for teaching students how to use text-based evidence or how to complete a Document Based Question (DBQ). The following items are included:
Anchor Document - This document can
Grades:
7th - 9th
H.I.P.P. Primary Source Document Analysis
Graphic organizer that draws on historical thinking skills to identify and cite evidence of the Historical Context, Intended Audience, Author's Purpose, and Author's Point of View of a primary source document. Can be used with whole group instruction, small groups, or as a pre-writing tool for analytical essay writing.
Grades:
7th - 11th
Peer Feedback Sentence Starters - FREEBIE
The “BAG” method allows students during the peer editing process of writing to provide quick, specific, helpful, and understandable feedback.
There are two copies of the BAG sentence starters on the page. I have my students glue this reference sheet into their ELA interactive notebook.
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3rd - 12th
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The Crucible: Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Crucible. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Related Products⛔ The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based⛔ The Cru
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based Distance Learning
DBQ Writing Graphic Organizer & Posters for Organized Essays
Empower your students to conquer Document-Based Question (DBQ) essays with this comprehensive graphic organizer and poster set! Designed to streamline the writing process, this resource includes 2 different versions of detailed graphic organizers and accompanying posters to guide students through each step of crafting a well-structured, evidence-based essay.The graphic organizer breaks down the essay into manageable sections, including the thesis statement, introduction, body paragraphs, and con
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6th - 9th
40 Spanish Debate Cards: Defend, Challenge, Qualify
These Spanish debate cards feature a number of controversial/debatable questions for students to argue either orally or in writing in the form of a persuasive essay with claims, reasoning, and evidence. Also ideal for defend, challenge, qualify essays. Great for any bilingual, language-learning, ELL, or even SIFE classroom!Product also comes with 2 blank card templates for teachers (or students!) to write their own debate claims.This product is also available in the following language(s): • Engl
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5th - 12th
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Argumentative Essay TEXT SET: Cell Phones in School (FSA PREP - Grades 6-9)
This argumentative / persuasive essay PDF set can be used to assess or provide extra writing practice for grades 6-9. Supports most Common Core, Language Arts Florida Standards, and B.E.S.T. Standards for argumentative writing and can also be used to prepare students for the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) Writing Test or end of the year writing assessments. Use this for writing practice, writing tests, or practice with integrating evidence with writing.This essay set includes:Argumentative /
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6th - 9th
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BUNDLE: U.S. History Turbulent 1960s (Cold War and Vietnam War) Lessons
Bundle includes vocabulary activities and lists, chunked reading assignments with written response portions, Vietnam War review packet assignment, and a DBQ source analysis assignment regarding the 1960s Counter Culture and Anti-War Movement.
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9th - 12th
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80 Bilingual Spanish/English Debate Cards: Defend, Challenge, Qualify
These double-sided debate cards feature a number of controversial / debatable questions for students to argue either orally or in writing in the form of a persuasive essay with claims, reasoning, and evidence. Also great for defend, challenge, qualify essays. 40 cards in English, 40 cards in Spanish. Perfect for bilingual learners, ELLs, or recent immigrants such as SIFE.These cards a nice complement to the "Claim, Reason, Evidence" and "Writing a Claim" graphic organizers also available in stor
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6th - 12th
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DBQ Essay Outline - 5 paragraph
Bring more clarity, structure, and support to your next DBQ with this outline packet designed to guide you and your students to a successful and strong 5-paragraph essay. Use it as a full packet for older or more advanced students, or in step by step pieces to chunk it for younger or struggling writers. However you use it, this is guaranteed to get students past the "I don't know what to write" hurdle and on to expressing their opinion in writing. With this purchase you'll receive a 9-page PDF p
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6th - 9th
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Atlantic Revolutions DBQ Essay AP World History with Teacher Notes
This DBQ contains seven primary source documents regarding the American, Haitian, and Latin American Revolutions. Teacher notes are included at the end which can be reviewed by the educator or shared with students. These notes evaluate each document's main idea, HIPP (historical context, intended audience, purpose, and/or point of view), possible outside evidence, and counter-argument examples. Two sample thesis statements are also provided.Prompt: To what extent did the Atlantic Revolutions cau
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6th - 12th
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Demon Copperhead: Essay Writing + Group Discussion Prompts
Please read the entire description before purchasing. This is a 11-page pdf but only the first three pages are my original questions. You are purchasing my resource which is 16 big-picture questions about many of the ideals and themes of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead. The remaining 8 pages of this download are copies of three articles written about the book and its impact. Nine of my 16 questions quote these pieces from The New York Times, Washington Post, and The Harvard Crimson. I incl
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World Human Geography DBQ Essay Project: How Wealthy is Brazil?
This is a nine page packet for world or human geography with nine documents for students to analyze. The project introduces students to DBQ essay writing and skills. It is intended to help students analyze a series of sources, group them together in order to form an argument, and write a strong introduction paragraph that provides contextualization and a thesis statement. It also includes a project rubric, opening activity, and essay outline for students to fill out. Prompt: To what extent shoul
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6th - 12th
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AP United States History Bundle
This is a full year-long United States History Course aligned to the Advanced Placement course requirements and approved AP U.S. History textbooks. The scaffolded learning activities in this bundle are designed to build the analytical and writing skills necessary to excel on the exam. The lessons will help students to comprehend the massive amount of content required for this course and to develop the critical thinking skills to analyze primary and secondary sources like a historian. This bund
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Persuasive Essay: Assignment, Research Notes, Outline, Bibliography, Rubric
This Persuasive Essay packet enables secondary students to choose a topic for their essay or use a teacher's pre-chosen topic and guides them through the writing process. Students review the parts of argumentative essays and the assignment's requirements, take notes from various sources, record bibliographic information, sketch an outline with their claim, reasons, supporting evidence, counterclaim and rebuttal, and use the rubric as a checklist for their final essay.
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6th - 12th
Women's Equality DBQ
This DBQ examines how far American women have come toward true gender equality. The download includes a background essay to establish context, a "hook" activity to engage your learners in the topic, and six documents. The documents address different facets of equality--some social, some economic, some political. Analysis questions are provided for the essay and all six documents. Depending upon the grade and ability levels of your students, you could potentially spend a week of class time on
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6th - 11th
How to Write a DBQ/Argument Essay
This product is designed for students to refer to on their own as they write their essay. I typically have students read an exemplar of each paragraph so that when they refer to these guidelines they have a better understanding as to what to include in their writing. This product works great for higher level students who do not require as much assistance when writing. Have students keep it next to them while they write or glue it in their notebook so they can refer back to it all year. Great for
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: DBQ/Argument Writing Bundle!
Writing Evidence Based Claims in AP English Language and Composition
In order to write an effective essay, students must first be able to write evidence based claims. This handout is designed to be used with my AP Language students early in the year. While it provides some scaffolding for close reading and evidence gathering, students should be competent at these shills already. This lesson asks students to:Analyze the Rhetorical SituationWrite within a Particular SituationWrite Arguable ClaimsThe product comes with introductory handout, graphic organizer for w
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9th - 12th
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Causes of the Civil War DBQ Documents and Essay for Middle School
This DBQ for Middle School includes:Six documents (Uncle Tom's Cabin, Cotton Gin, Election of 1860, The North Star, Slave Bill of Sale, Dred Scott Decision)Essay: Explain one political, one economic, and one social cause of the Civil WarStudent guidance for essay (optional)Student essay organizer (optional)Essay grading sheet for teacher (optional)Use the FREE Political, Economic, and Social Causes of the Civil War PowerPoint Lesson with accompanying FREE Active Participation Cards in my store b
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Causes of the Civil War Notes, Activities, and DBQ for Middle School
The Seven Ages of Man Writing Prompts CCSS digital resource
This poem is a great way to start any Shakespeare unit. I have included three prompts,Pre-reading journal, lined response paper, a self editing checklist, a copy of the text, mini posters for goals and objectives and essential question, and a grading rubric for the writing responses.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ This product is part of a larger bundle that will save you money. Just click here Poetry Bundle: Over 20% SavingsPoetry Stations TOP SELLERPoetry Stations 2.0Poetry Lab: The Char
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6th - 12th
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Manifest Destiny Document Study
This Document-Based Question (DBQ) includes a central question and 9 supporting documents from a variety of sources, including both primary and secondary items. Use it with the free Essay Writing Organizer to help students improve their skills throughout the year or before the AP US History exam.
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8th - 12th
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