Document Based Question Essay DBQ AP US History, European & World History
AP Certified Teacher and National Rater for DBQs - help students master the DBQ to earn the maximum number of points with direct feedback on your learner's writing samples
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
Students will have assignments to help them understand the topics covered in class.Assessment
Students will submit a complete DBQ, and feedback will be provided on how and where they can improve.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is a Self Paced / Subscription course with no live meetings. However, students will receive individual student feedback on their writing. All AP History classes require a Document Based Essay Question (DBQ). AP US History (APUSH), AP World History (WHAP), and AP European History (APEH) require that students analyze documents and formulate an essay around a prompt. The DBQ is worth 25% of the AP exam. The DBQ requires students to master a specific set of skills and understand how to formulate an argument to gain as many points as possible. At times, this can be challenging for students. I have taught AP US History, AP European History, and US History for a local college for many years. In addition, I have years of experience rating and grading DBQs. I understand how to break the DBQ down into a simple formula that is easy for students to understand and replicate when they sit down to take their own AP History exam. I teach students how to maximize their points. In each class, we will address a different aspect of the DBQ. Eventually, students will be able to use these classes to formulate a complete DBQ essay using the step-by-step formula we cover in class. Topics that will be covered include: • Analyzing Documents • Introduction Paragraph o Context o Counter Argument o Thesis • Body Paragraphs o Document Analysis Describing Supporting Sourcing o Outside Information o Evidence o Complexity • Conclusion Below is a tentative schedule of what to expect each week. During the course, students will watch pre-recorded videos going over the week's topics and how to be successful with this part of the paper. They will be given a writing prompt and asked to showcase their writing skills for that week's DBQ skill. They will receive individual feedback on how to improve each week's skill to finish the course with a solid foundation on how to write a successful DBQ.
Learning Goals
Students will understand how to formulate a complete DBQ essay with the maximum possible points.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards6 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
What is a DBQ
Lesson 2:
How is the DBQ Scored
19 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
DBQ and LEQ Intro Paragraph
5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
What is HIPPing
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All sources will come from College Board's released AP Exams. They can be found at CollegeBoard.org. Below is a direct link to the AP US History released questions.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-history/exam/past-exam-questions
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Master's Degree in History from Southern New Hampshire University
I am an AP-certified teacher for AP US History and AP European History. I hold a Masters Degree in History and teach US History at a local college. I also have years of experience rating and scoring AP writing, including the DBQ.
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Self-Paced Class
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1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 13-18
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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