DBO Thesis Worksheet                      Name____________________                           

Directions:

Complete the following steps that would occur in the preparation of writing a complete DBQ question.

 

1st        Identify the question/s within the DBQ question.

 

2nd      Rephrase the question (using your own words) in a manner that retains its original meaning.

 

3rd        Create a list of people, places and events that relate to this period. Note- Do this prior to reading the documents.

 

LIST #1

 

4th        Create LIST #2 from the documents focus on-

 

Doc. A

 

Doc. B

 

Doc. C

 

Doc. D

 

Doc. E

 

Doc. F

 

Doc. G

 

Doc. H

 

Doc. I

 

5th        Circle a minimum of 5 items off of list #1 that are not a topic of list #2. Place a 2nd  circle around the items you’ve circled that you feel is the most important piece of outside information you would discuss in this DBQ.

 

6th        Write a thesis statement.