1. How To Do a D B Q Many of these helpful tips are courtesy of: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY

2. A “Dazzling” D.B.Q. Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

3. The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences The Introductory Paragraph

5. The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph The “ ” Meat ” ” Paragraphs

7. * Author - Who created the source? What is their point of view? * Place and Time -Where and when was the source produced? * Prior Knowledge - What do you already know that would further your understanding of this sources? * Audience - For whom was the source created? Does this affect the reliability of the source? * Reason - Why was this source produced at the time is was produced? * The Main Idea - What is the source trying to convey? * Significance - Why is this source important? APPARTS

9. The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences The Concluding Paragraph

11. Put It All Together, And . . . .

12. Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect Essay !

13. Now, Go Home & Write Your Essay And Dazzle Me With Your Brilliance !

14. YOU CAN DO IT!!