Essays
Sample Essays
Spodek 7, 8, 9
On Nov. 10: The question can be found at:
http://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=8a6e628a5c5f72afa76a
they are just to do the DBQ and have 50 minutes from start to finish to fully answer the question. After completion, they should work on Spodek readings and / or guides, or discussing talking points. They should remain on task for the full period.
On Nov 15: The question is:
Analyze and discuss the role Hinduism has played in the development of culture and politics on the Indian subcontinent. What features of the religion has given it “staying power?”
On Nov 17: The question is:
Compare/Contrast (2010 past exam): “Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires.
-Han China (206 BCE-220 CE)
-Mauryan/Gupta India (320 BCE -550 CE)
-Imperial Rome (31 BCE – 476 CE)
On Nov. 10: The question can be found at:
http://www.filesanywhere.com/fs/v.aspx?v=8a6e628a5c5f72afa76a
they are just to do the DBQ and have 50 minutes from start to finish to fully answer the question. After completion, they should work on Spodek readings and / or guides, or discussing talking points. They should remain on task for the full period.
On Nov 15: The question is:
Analyze and discuss the role Hinduism has played in the development of culture and politics on the Indian subcontinent. What features of the religion has given it “staying power?”
On Nov 17: The question is:
Compare/Contrast (2010 past exam): “Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires.
-Han China (206 BCE-220 CE)
-Mauryan/Gupta India (320 BCE -550 CE)
-Imperial Rome (31 BCE – 476 CE)
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Structuring your Essay
Strategy 1
0. Review the 3 chapters you've read for the month (e.g. Chapter 4: Polycentric World; Chapter 5: Greece; Chapter 6:Rome)
1. Thesis - without using the book, write three thesis statements
2. SOCACA thesis check, check and correct your thesis statements based on SOCACA
3. Support-6 bullets per thesis statement (you may use your book or other sources)
4. Select one thesis and write intro paragraph for 1 essay
5. Write topic sentences for each paragraph after your intro
6. Write an essay based on a thesis statement, support material, and topic sentences.
0. Review the 3 chapters you've read for the month (e.g. Chapter 4: Polycentric World; Chapter 5: Greece; Chapter 6:Rome)
1. Thesis - without using the book, write three thesis statements
2. SOCACA thesis check, check and correct your thesis statements based on SOCACA
3. Support-6 bullets per thesis statement (you may use your book or other sources)
4. Select one thesis and write intro paragraph for 1 essay
5. Write topic sentences for each paragraph after your intro
6. Write an essay based on a thesis statement, support material, and topic sentences.
17 Points to Essay Writing
1. Thesis Statement
a. SOCACA
b. CLOTH AND THREAD
2. Good Detailed Paragraphs
3. Good evidence to support the thesis
4. Examples
a. Rule of 3
5. Argumentation /persuasion
6. State an Opinion as if its a fact
7. Answering why?
8. Organized format / have a function for each paragraph
a. You always have PERSIA
9. World historical context
a. Accuracy (Where and When)
b. 75% Historical 25% Generalized
10. Hook
a. make it an interesting opening, however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
b. try your hand at metaphors (and extended metaphors), however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
c. put a comparative that is a unique juxaposition of ideas, however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
d. say something controversial, however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
In short, aim for good history first, style second.
11. Write like a history student…not an English student
12. Explanation (because)
13. Answer the bloody question
a. Discuss the question
14. Reduce Be verbs (helps with argumentation)
15. Tell the story
16. Chuck Norris your Essay [(Not fictional, but be offensive to the experts and readers) not sexist, racist, ect., you get the idea]
17. BANNED WORDS:
a. Always
b. Very
c. Never
d. Anything thing with a thing ending.
e. Some
f. THINGS
g. Stuff
h. Through out history
i. Anything generalized is basically banned.
a. SOCACA
b. CLOTH AND THREAD
2. Good Detailed Paragraphs
3. Good evidence to support the thesis
4. Examples
a. Rule of 3
5. Argumentation /persuasion
6. State an Opinion as if its a fact
7. Answering why?
8. Organized format / have a function for each paragraph
a. You always have PERSIA
9. World historical context
a. Accuracy (Where and When)
b. 75% Historical 25% Generalized
10. Hook
a. make it an interesting opening, however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
b. try your hand at metaphors (and extended metaphors), however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
c. put a comparative that is a unique juxaposition of ideas, however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
d. say something controversial, however, do not spend all your time on stylistics.
In short, aim for good history first, style second.
11. Write like a history student…not an English student
12. Explanation (because)
13. Answer the bloody question
a. Discuss the question
14. Reduce Be verbs (helps with argumentation)
15. Tell the story
16. Chuck Norris your Essay [(Not fictional, but be offensive to the experts and readers) not sexist, racist, ect., you get the idea]
17. BANNED WORDS:
a. Always
b. Very
c. Never
d. Anything thing with a thing ending.
e. Some
f. THINGS
g. Stuff
h. Through out history
i. Anything generalized is basically banned.