Samurai DBQ Directions

Name: ___________________________________________
HR: ________ Samurai and Knights: Were the Similarities Greater than the Differences? RUBRIC Complete the DBQ packet and write a 5 paragraph essay in response to the above question. DUE APRIL 6th 2015 1. Background Essay Questions
_____/10 pts a. Read the article and answer the background questions on a separate sheet of paper b. Define the 7 vocabulary terms 2. Hook Exercise _____/5 pts a. Check Y or N b. Give a reason for your answer 3. Understanding the Question and Bucket
_____/5 pts a. Answer the 3 questions. b. Give 3 possible categories for your body paragraphs 4. Document Questions
_____/20 pts a. Answer Questions for Documents A­F on a separate sheet of paper in COMPLETE SENTENCES​
, citing evidence from the Documents to support your answer b. Do not quote or copy from the documents ​
when answering the questions­ put it in your own words. 5. Buckets­ Getting Ready to Write and Outline Guide
_____/10 pts a. Organize your final buckets­ 3 categories for your body paragraphs b. Thesis development and Road Map­ Write your thesis and 3 topic areas c. Create an outline to plan your essay 6. Essay
_____/50 pts a. Use ​
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4 of the documents in your essay response (According to Document A…. Document B states…. In Document C…..) b. 5 paragraphs that are 3­5 sentences each i.
Introduction­ introduce the essay topic, your thesis, and your 3 body paragraphs ii.
3 Body Paragraphs (Compare Knights and Samurais in 3 different areas, OR 2 similarities and 1 difference) iii.
Conclusion­ restate your thesis c. Complete sentences with correct grammar and spelling d. Do not quote or copy from the document ​
when writing your essay­ put it in your own words. e. No personal language (I, me, we, us) Total: _______/100 pts Your must turn in your complete packet and the background essay questions with your final essay. This is worth 100 points for a homework grade.