PROGRESSIVISM
DBQ ESSAY OUTLINE
1. INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
a. What is the purpose of an intro paragraph?
 To give a brief introduction on the topic of your essay
 To make a statement on your point of view…
 Includes Attention grabber & Thesis statement
b. attention grabber -opening sentence
 Can be a summary of info that leads to your thesis statement
 Ex. Americans faced some tough problems in the early 20th century such as…
c. thesis statement – ending sentence
 Includes the main topic of your essay and your point of view on the topic.
 Ex. Restate the essay question in your own words: The progressive movement in the late
1800s tried to change and correct injustices in America.
2. BODY PARAGRAPH
a. What is the purpose of the body paragraph?
 You must backup or prove your thesis statement with very specific examples from your
notes and Short answers.
b. You need an opening Sentence
Ex. Write what the paragraph is going to be about – the main idea
c. You need Supporting Sentences
Ex. Use specific examples from the lists below to support your main idea
TASK 1 - Problems or Injustices
TASK 2 – Solutions/Reforms Proposed
3. CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
a. What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
 brings closure to the reader
 Review Main points
 briefly describe your feelings about the topic