This document provides an outline for a 4 paragraph essay responding to a social studies DBQ prompt. The introduction would give historical context and restate the prompt. Two body paragraphs would each address one of two bullet points from the prompt, using document evidence and background facts. Each body paragraph restates the bullet point as the topic sentence and includes two lead sentences citing document evidence followed by background information. The conclusion restates the main ideas and has an optional personal reflection.

1. Social Studies DBQ Essay Graphic Organizer – Four Paragraphs
Introduction:
Give the historical context.
Use the prompt given
Put it in your own words.
Body Paragraph 1
Topic sentence:
Reword Bullet # 1
Lead-off sentence You may use: “which is evidenced in document #” “is shown in document #” “can be seen in document #”
supporting the topic with
one document as evidence.
Follow-up sentences giving
background information:
facts you learned in class.
Lead-off sentence You may use: “which is evidenced in document #” “is shown in document #” “can be seen in document #”
supporting the topic with a
second document as
evidence.
Follow-up sentences giving
background information:
facts you learned in class.

2. Body Paragraph 2
Topic sentence:
Reword Bullet # 2
Lead-off sentence You may use: “which is evidenced in document #” “is shown in document #” “can be seen in document #”
supporting the topic with
one document as evidence.
Follow-up sentences giving
background information:
facts you learned in class.
Lead-off sentence You may use: “which is evidenced in document #” “is shown in document #” “can be seen in document #”
supporting the topic with a
second document as
evidence.
Follow-up sentences giving
background information:
facts you learned in class.
Conclusion
Summarize your main ideas.
Focus on the two bullets.
Add your personal input.
This is optional.