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Document-Based Questions Framework 9-11Purpose This framework is designed to be used by Social Studies teachers at grades 6-11. It is intended to serve as a skill-building program for Document-Based Questions. There are samples of grade-level appropriate DBQs available for each grade. Assessments Terminology : consist of a series of questions related to a single document. They are designed to measure application-level cognitive skills as well as content knowledge. Questions should build from the simple to the complex. They should use a range of primary and secondary stimuli and authentic "real world" examples including time lines, maps, graphs, cartoons, charts and short readings. Constructed response questions are graded against a scoring rubric.Document-Based Questions: assess the ability of each student to work with historical sources in multiple forms. They are designed to measure a variety of skills including interpreting primary and secondary sources, evaluating sources, considering multiple points of view, using historic evidence, and developing and supporting a thesis (i.e. main idea/controlling idea). Document-based questions consist of two parts.
Document-Based Questions at Grades 9, 10, and 11 Purpose: Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 should continue to build on the skills that were introduced in middle school. In preparation for the state assessments, students will complete several DBQs essays at each grade level. Maximum Number of Documents to be used: 8 (at least two of which should be visuals) Part – Scaffolding Questions: Each document should have 1-2 scaffolding questions that involve interpreting the main idea or point of view expressed in the document. This section will be worth 15 points and will be graded using a scoring rubric. Part B – Essay: This essay should be in response to the task stated. Students should be expected to move beyond simply quoting the documents. The student response should involve using documents as evidence in support of a thesis. The essay should include:
The essay will be worth 15 points and will be graded using a scoring rubric. |
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