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Guiding Students Through a DBQ

This guide outlines a structured approach to effectively tackle a Document-Based Question (DBQ) in history assignments. Begin by carefully reading the prompt and directions, ensuring you understand what is required. Brainstorm all relevant information about the topic, and analyze the accompanying documents to extract key facts and evidence. Organize your ideas and documents using graphic organizers, then write a clear thesis statement and introductory paragraph. Each body paragraph should address subtopics supported by evidence from the documents, leading to a well-rounded conclusion that synthesizes your findings.

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Guiding Students Through a DBQ

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  1. Guiding Students Through a DBQ

  2. Step #1 • Read the directions • Read the task/prompt….more than once!!! • What are you being asked to do?

  3. Step #2 • On notebook paper brainstorm all of the information you already know about the topic. • Events • People • Places • Time Period • Inventions

  4. Step #3 • Read the documents and answer the questions that accompany the documents. • How do the documents match your brainstorm list? • Do the documents remind you of facts to add to your brainstorm list?

  5. Step #4 Organize your facts and the documents You could use a graphic organizer

  6. Step #5 • Write your thesis statement and introductory paragraph. • What is your answer? Get to the point!!! • Do you have subtopics?

  7. Step #6 • Write the body of your answer. • Have a paragraph about each of your subtopics. • Provide evidence, proof, examples • Here is where you use the documents

  8. Step #7 • Write your conclusion • Bring it all together • How do your subtopics answer the prompt? • Do NOT introduce new information

  9. Possible Transition Terms • However • Therefore, Thus • First, Second, Third • Likewise, Similarly • In contrast, Nevertheless • As a result • In conclusion

  10. To Help w/ Subtopics • P = political • E = economic • R = religion • S = social • I = invention/technology • A = artistic

  11. Could be used throughout the year to analyze documents • S = subjectWhat is being discussed? • O = occasionWhat is the context of the event? • A = audienceTo whom is the message directed? • P = purposeWhat is the recommended action • S = speakerWho/what is the source?

  12. Could be used throughout the year to analyze documents • A = author • P = place and time • P = prior knowledge • A = audience • R = reason why • T = the main idea • S = significance

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