# Writing Lab: LEQ ### Objectives: * Relate topic of the prompt to history * State a thesis that answers **every** part of the question * Must be defensible * Respond to the prompt, **do not** merely restate it * Pick a side and defend it * Name evidence that will be used * Avoid vague statements, such as "There..." * Be specific and clear * Pretend that your essay is short-answer * First paragraph should answer the prompt * Can be in the introduction or conclusion * In introduction for now * Do **not** use RACE * Provide specific evidence relevant to the prompt * Relate the topic of the prompt to events **around** the time of the prompt * Relate to broader events and processes * Evidence must support the argument in response to the prompt * Provide specific examples of evidence relevant to the prompt * **5+** pieces of evidence * Compare and analyze differences * Why are they different? * How are they different? * Describe relevant connections * Organization * Sequential * Well-developed paragraphs * Appropriate transitions * Vocabulary * Varied language * Must be historically accurate * Third person only * No casual language ### LEQ Comparison Rubric * Context (1 point) * Thesis (1 point) * Evidence (2 points) * Comparison, analysis, and reasoning (2 points) * Structure and organization (2 points) * Vocabulary and word usage (1 point) ### Background * You can only score points, points will not be subtracted * Must complete every objective to recieve points * 55 multiple choice questions * Three short-answer * One DBQ essay #### What is the LEQ * **You must use blue or black ink on the exam** * 40 minutes * 15% of exam score * Document based question (DBQ) * One question chosen from 3 options * Different formats: * Comparison (similarities and differences) * Venn Diagram * 4 paragraphs * Introduction * Add context * Set the stage * Explain historical background * 2-3 pieces of evidence each * Conclusion - emphasize thesis * CCOT (causation and effects) * T-chart * Causation (causes and effects) * Fishbone diagram #### Long Essay * One question * 40 minutes * 15% of exam score