Introduction
What went wrong for
you on the June Exam?
Our Aim
“Less is More”
“The
Rubrics”
Our Plan
Study
Practice
Tips
Day 1: Multiple Choice
Minimum: 30 out of 50 correct.
Strategies:
Operative Word Association.
Eliminate to 50-50
Day 2: The Thematic Essay
1. Outline:
“Plan of Attack”
2. Write a “well- developed” essay.
3. Read the question 3 x’s
4. Deconstruct into a chart.
Outline
Introduction: Establish Time and Place
Background Information
Thesis Statement
(3) Body Paragraphs:
Start with a topic sentence
Include 3-5 facts or points
Conclusion:
Restate your thesis statement
Activity
1.
Review the grading rubrics.
What constitutes a 5?
2?
What is the Theme?
2.
3.
Groups of 3
Read each essay together
Read all the practice essays
Identify which level it is 1 through 5
WHY?
Activity 2
Individually:
Create your Outline
Write the Essay
Day 3: The DBQ Essay
1.
Outline:
“Plan of Attack”
2.
Write a “well- developed” essay.
3.
Read the question 3 x’s
4.
Deconstruct into a chart.
Outline
Introduction: Establish Time and Place
Background Information
Thesis Statement
(3) Body Paragraphs: Start with a topic sentence
Include 3-5 facts or points
Cite your documents
“OI” Outside Information****
Conclusion:
Restate your thesis statement
Activity 1
Scaffolding Questions
Individually Answer the Questions
Review your answers
Activity 2
The DBQ Essay
Read and rate the Practice Exams (Groups of 3)
Create an Outline (Individually)
Write an Essay
(Individually)
Day 4: Review II
1. Quick read the Review Packet (to Absolutism)
2. Watch the Review Videos
3. Multiple Choice Power Points
Day 5 Review II
1. Quick read the Review Packet (to the present time)
2. Watch the Review Videos
3. Multiple Choice Power Points