Reader in American History Key Terms and Concepts

Reader in American History Key Terms and Concepts Step One (Read):

SELECT and READ one essay from HISTORY 2610 reader.

1. What is the GIST of the supplementary article?
2. HIGHLIGHT/ISOLATE (key terms and concepts as they relate to the questions asked)
3. NARROW each down into its essential points.

Step Two (Introduction):

Start the writing and thinking process:

1. Who wrote it?
2. What are its central themes?
3. Why was it written?
4. What lessons can be learned from it?

Step Three (Body):

1. CONVERT questions into whole paragraphs.
2. CITE evidence as needed to bolster your position.

Step Four (Conclusion):

1. RESTATE crux of document (in a few sentences)
2. ANSWER the question …So what? In other words, what is the big deal concerning this reading? Why is it important to read and ponder?

• 12-pt font
• double-spaced
• at least 1,000 words