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# 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