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DBQ Writing - AP World, European, US History

Completed by 20 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
History buffs, get ready to conquer the DBQ! This comprehensive guide will equip you with the skills to analyze documents like a pro, craft compelling arguments, and ace those history essays. Master the art of the DBQ!
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
3-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hours
Homework
Weekly essay assignments will be provided to allow the student to develop the skills they learn in class.
Assessment
Assessment can be provided in any form the family requests.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Master the art of writing a DBQ.  Document-Based Questions (DBQs) are foundational to demonstrating a student's skill at analyzing historical documents.  They allow the student to show in a written format their understanding and contextualization of primary documents to consolidate their historical understanding.  DBQs are also a key essay type on all history AP exams.  I was an AP student myself, and I am now an AP teacher, AP authorized online provider, and AP grader.  I have a solid understanding of the AP rubric, as well as the broader skill of DBQs in historical analysis in all history courses.

This class will teach the student how to approach, analyze, and compose a strong DBQ.  Each week we will focus on hands-on practical skills such as 1-how to approach the question and how to analyze the documents, while planning and writing a strong thesis, 2-how to handle evidence and context within the essay, and 3-how to address point of view and the writing process in the DBQ style.  

I highly recommend students take my basic essay writing course, as well as my 1 day class on analyzing primary documents prior to this class to be best prepared.  

What to expect from this course:
-Dive deep into primary source documents and analyze them like a pro
-Develop a strong understanding of historical context and historiography
-Learn how to craft a compelling thesis statement and support it with evidence
-Master the art of crafting a clear, concise, and engaging DBQ essay

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to approach and plan a DBQ.  We will practice analyzing primary documents and presenting that analysis in an essay form, acknowledging point of view and historical context.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Basics of a DBQ
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Point of View
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Context and Complexity
45 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
I have been an AP authorized teacher and reader/grader for 17 years.  I also have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge.

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