What Caused the Dust Bowl? DBQ Essay Q2 2015

We'll be working on your five paragraph document based question (DBQ) essay on the Dust Bowl the next two classes.  The essay is due 11/24 & 11/30.  We will print them in class but make sure that they are done in your Google folder.


 

• Click here for a pdf version of the assignment
•  Checklist is here
• Rubric is here

Remember that the essay must be in your own words and not copied. Please seem me in class, during advisory or after school for help.

Progressive Era DBQ Essay

 

To address content, writing, and the common core standards we will be using documents to support a five paragraph essay.  The task is to choose three worthy reforms from the Progressive Era and fund them with money given to you by your fictional aunt.  Examples and documents are used in class.  Reform causes include: deforestation/conservation, child labor, women's suffrage (right to vote), and food safety. 


Here is what your essay should look like:
I. Introduction: Background, question, and thesis
II. Body Paragraph: Problem #1, evidence and argument
III. Body Paragraph: Problem #2, evidence and argument
IV. Body Paragraph: Problem #3, evidence and argument
V. Conclusion: restate thesis, why you choose what you did
The outline can be viewed here.

Use your outline given in class. Type up your essay in Google Docs.  See the presentation below and your rubric for more info.  No using outside sources or copying, please!


   

   

When You Finish 

• Print your essay, fill out the rubric and staple it on top.  
• Next, start thinking about history fair topics by researching them online.  Look over the handout in class and check out the online resources by clicking here. 

Cold War Containment DBQ Essay

Due in class 2/11 & 2/12.  Use your worksheets.  See me in class for help.

What Caused the Dust Bowl? DBQ Essay

We'll be working on your five paragraph document based question (DBQ) essay on the Dust Bowl the next two classes. 

Remember that the essay must be in your own words and not copied. Please seem me in class, during advisory or after school for help.

Progressive Era DBQ Essay

 

To address content, writing, and the common core standards we will be using documents to support a five paragraph essay.  The task is to choose three worthy reforms from the Progressive Era and fund them with money given to you by your fictional aunt.  Examples and documents are used in class.  Reform causes include: deforestation/conservation, child labor, women's suffrage, and food safety. 


Here is what your essay should look like:
I. Introduction: Background, question, and thesis
II. Body Paragraph #1: Reform #1, evidence and argument
III. Body Paragraph #2: Reform #2, evidence and argument
IV. Body Paragraph #3: Reform #3, evidence and argument
V. Conclusion: restate thesis, why you choose what you did

   

When You Finish 

• Print your essay, fill out the rubric and staple it on top.  
• Then, if needed, you can retake the primary/secondary quiz (post below) and/or watch CNN Student News.  
• Next, start thinking about history fair topics by researching them online.  Look over the handout in class and check out the online resources by clicking here. 
• Still have extra time?  Check out my Chapter 19 post from last year.

Containment During the Cold War DBQ Essay

It's time for our third quarter DBQ essay.  This time we'll be giving three examples of containment during the Cold War.  
Remember that essays must be in your own words and you can only use the documents given out in class for sources.
You must turn in a hard copy--please do not share the essays with me via Google docs.
See me in class, during advisory, or after school for help.  
Essays are due by the end of class Thursday or Friday.
  

What Caused the Dust Bowl? DBQ Essay

We'll be working on your five paragraph document based question (DBQ) essay on the Dust Bowl the next two classes.  The rough draft is due at the end of class (11/15 and 11/18) and finial copy will be turned in the following class (you'll have about 20 minutes to finish up and grade it). 

DBQ Essay guideline and how to presentation.

Click here for a pdf version of the assignment
 
Remember that the essay must be in your own words and not copied. 


When you finish your final draft next class, you and another student need to grade the essay using the pink rubric sheet and then turn it in. 


Dust clouds, as explained by Mr. Furst:

  
Finished?  You can watch CNN Student News and/or work on Chapter 23/4 homework and look over the enhancement materials for Ch 23.  
You can also check out Ken Burns' excellent documentary on the Dust Bowl.  It's highly recommended.

Progressive Era Essay

 

To address content, writing, and the common core standards we will be using documents to support a five paragraph essay.  The task is to choose three worthy reforms from the Progressive Era and fund them with money given to you by your fictional aunt.  Examples and documents are used in class.  

Suggested reform causes include: deforestation/conservation, child labor, suffrage, and food safety.  

Here is what your essay should look like:
I. Introduction: Background, thesis & roadmap
II. Body Paragraph #1: Reform #1, evidence & argument
III. Body Paragraph #2: Reform #2, evidence & argument
IV. Body Paragraph #3: Reform #3, evidence & argument
V. Conclusion: why you choose what you did

When you finish you can work on the Ch 19 Enrichment materials (see posts below) and/or watch CNN Student News.