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BensonAPUSHHow to Format a LEQ ResponseParagraph 1: Context and ThesisTwo to three sentences to establish context (time, place, background). Describe how the topic of the prompt relates to broader regional, national, or global events occurring at the same time. Contextualization is a required element of the DBQ, so just get used to putting in the LEQ as well.Your thesis (one sentence), which directly addresses the question and has 2-3 organizational categories.Paragraph 2: First body paragraphTopic Sentence (directly address the question, introduces a particular category, takes a position on that category)SFI (specific factual information) Analysis (how the SFI supports the thesis) A second piece of SFIAnalysis (how the SFI supports the thesis) Paragraph 3: Second body paragraphTransition that shows addition (or contradiction if appropriate), then follow the same format as 1st body paragraph. Paragraph 4: Third body paragraph (if you have three categories)Transition that shows addition (or contradiction if appropriate), then follow the same format as 1st body paragraph. Paragraph 4/5: ConclusionProvide 2-3 sentences of synthesis. Synthesis can be achieve in one of three possible ways:Appropriately extend or modify the thesisExplicitly analyze an additional category of evidence that was not called for in the promptConnect the topic of the prompt to other historical periods, geographic areas, or set of circumstances ................
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