AP World History

1. AP World History The Document-Based Question

2. Write an essay that: • Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. • Uses all of the documents. • Analyses the documents by grouping them in as many ways as possible. Does not simply summarize the documents individually. • Takes into account the sources of the documents and analyses the authors’ point of view. • Explains the need for at least one additional document. You may refer to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents.

3. There are no shortcuts or magic formulas. Use the rubric. The documents drive the essay.

4. Has an acceptable thesis. Understands the basic meaning of the documents. (may misrepresent one document) Supports thesis with appropriate evidence from all or all but one of the documents. Analyzes point of view in at least two documents. Analyzes documents by grouping them, in two or three ways. Identifies and explains the need for one type of appropriate additional document or source. Score (1 point) (1 point) (1-2 points) (1 point) (1 point) (1 point) Total 7 points (1-2 points) Max score 9 DBQ Scoring Guide (Operational Rubric) BASIC CORE (competence) EXPANDED CORE (excellence) Expands beyond the basic core of 1-7 points. A student must earn 7 points in the basic core before earning points in the expanded core.

5. Basic Core (competence) 1. Thesis • The thesis must be explicitly stated in the introduction or conclusion of the essay. • It may appear as one or two connected sentences. • A split thesis or a mere restatement of the question is not acceptable. • Take a stance, You cannot argue both sides! Students MUST Take a Stand

6. 2. Understands the basic meaning of the documents • Students must address all documents and demonstrate understanding of basic meaning in all but one of the documents. • Listing the documents separately or listing the documents as part of a group does not sufficiently demonstrate an understanding of the basic meaning.

7. 3. Supports thesis with appropriate evidence from all or all but one of the documents. • For 2 points: Evidence must be drawn all or all but one of the documents and must be connected to thesis. • For 1 point: Evidence must be drawn from all but 2 documents and connected to thesis.

8. 4. Analyzes point of view in at least two documents. • POV explains why this particular person might have this particular opinion OR what particular feature informs the author’s POV. • Students must move beyond mere description of that individual by consideringand explaining the tone, the characteristics of the author, the intended audience, and/or how outcome may have influenced the author’s opinion. • Mere attribution is not sufficient. Attribution is copying or repeating information verbatim from the source line of the document.

10. P. O. V. The AP wants you to be able to recognize that not everything you read is 100 % true You must first look at the introduction of the document Examine the author’s name, title, job, rank, or whatever is listed there There will be at least 2 documents with blatant bias on their point of views Now for the Football DBQ

11. SITUATION DESCRIPTION: • The annual Canfield Cardinals versus Poland Bulldogs football game was played Friday night. Due to family commitments I was unable to attend the game. The game was decided when Ryan Mole caught a touchdown pass on the last play of the 4th quarter giving Canfield a 14-10 victory.

12. Monday morning when I arrived at school "everyone" was talking about the "catch" and the victory. What I want to know is what REALLY happened and just how great of a play this catch actually was.

13. Throughout the day I spoke to the following people in an attempt to obtain the truth. As I review each source I must constantly ask myself “what is the validity of each person's comment and what is their particular expertise in the area of high school football.”

14. DOCUMENT 1 •  Tom Robard, Newspaper Reporter, The Vindicator •  The annual Battle of 224 football game ended in dramatic fashion when Ryan Mole caught the game winning touchdown pass as time expired. Mole made a leaping catch and landed safely in the end zone capping an improbable come from behind win for the Cardinals. • (Note: most high school game results are phoned into the newspaper sports desk)

15. DOCUMENT 2 • Ryan Mole, Canfield receiver who caught the winning pass • Did you see that catch?! I mean it was great! Man I knew I had it! That D-back was nothing! I ran right by him and just reached out and pulled it in. Focus, real focus!! We're number 1!!

16. DOCUMENT 3 • Pat Brickey, Offensive Coach, Canfield High School • Great catch! Unbelievable! Ryan has heart and no quit in him. When it mattered I knew he would come through. He's tough, a real gamer! I had the team focused. We were ready to play. Never a doubt!

17. DOCUMENT 4 • Breanna Jones, Canfield Cheerleader Captain • It was a totally awesome catch! We won the game and, like totally disgraced that other team. I knew we would win after our half-time show, and we did! We rock! Go CHS! Those Poland guys had no chance. And you should have seen those Poland girls! Their cheers were sloppy and screechy. No wonder we won!!! We're number 1!!

18. DOCUMENT 5 • Laurie Graack, Canfield teacher who attended the game to watch her son play • Canfield played real hard. The boys were great. It was a great catch that won a hard fought game. The noise in the stands after the game was unbelievable. Everyone was hugging each other and screaming.

19. DOCUMENT 6 • Demetrius Johnson, Defensive back who covered Ryan, Poland High School • We were robbed. That guy never caught the ball, he was lying there on the ground and the ball fell in his hands. He pushed me and the ref never saw nothing. Canfield is nothing, but a bunch of cheaters!

20. DOCUMENT 7 • Sean Ramirez, Poland High School • What can I say? Demetrius played him real tight. Canfield ended up on the ground with the ball and the touchdown. Some nights you just aren't lucky, some you are.

21. DOCUMENT 8 • Owen Dyson, Football Referee, excerpt from his game report to the Ohio High School Athletic Association • It was a clean and simple catch resulting in a touchdown. No penalty was involved.

22. DOCUMENT 9 • Robert Benson, Assistant Football Coach, The Ohio State University. Excerpt from his scouting report. • #83 Ryan Mole, Senior. Position: Wide Receiver. Height: 5'6". Weight: 155. • Comment: Has poor hands and only average speed.

23. 5. Grouping • Analyzes documents by grouping them, in two or three ways, depending on the question. • You will be faced with 6 to 12 documents…its best to discuss each document as part of a group • During the 10 minute plan time make sure to highlight, mark, underline, and circle key words, authors, dates, and anything else that may help you find similarities • There will be multiple groups you can use • These groups will help organize your essay • Shoe grouping • Stuffed animal grouping

24. 6. Identifies and explains the need for one type of appropriate additional document or source. • Students must identify an appropriate additional document or source and explain how the document or source will contribute to an analysis of the effects of the silver trade.

25. Expanded Core (excellence) • Expanded thesis • Careful and insightful analysis of documents • Analyzes P.O.V. in more than two documents • Brings in relevant “outside” historical evidence • Identifies more than one additional document or provides a particularly sophisticated explanation of why the additional document is necessary.

26. DBQ Essential Tools List:Football DBQ (PowerPoint) on POV www.thecaveonline.comParental DBQ http://myschoolonline.com/fl/mrderryberryshistoryclassAP College Central (most recent DBQ and info) www.collegeboard.com