Document Based Question Matrix for BVSD Document Based Questions (DBQs) are intended to be the primary strategy for Common Performance Tasks in Middle-level and High School Social Studies in BVSD. DBQ’s engage students in building towards mastery of the key Concepts and Skills defined by the Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies and the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. DBQ’s present students with a question prompt and an assortment of primary and secondary sources, which students analyze and use to provide evidence for argument essays. DBQs were originally designed as a component of Advanced Placement Exams for History. BVSD Social Studies teachers believe that all students are capable of and deserve opportunities to engage in critical analysis of primary sources and writing well-crafted essays that support claims with evidence. The following matrix outlines the DBQs that have been identified by teachers as aligning best with the BVSD Curriculum Essentials Documents for Social Studies. Teachers are highly encouraged to use at least two DBQs in a year-long course or at – least one DBQ in a semester course. Course DBQ option 1 DBQ option 2 DBQ option 3 DBQ option 4 DBQ Maya Mini Q1 Aztec Mini Q1 or Latin American Toussaint Louvertoure Aztec DBQ2 Independence Mini Q3 Mini Q3 Grade Level History 1, History 2, History 1, History 2, History 2 History 1, History 2, Expectations Geography 1 Geography 2 Addressed 6th DBQ What Type of Citizen Does a Democracy Need? Mini Q6 Civics 1 Grade Level Expectations Addressed
Document Based Question Matrix for BVSD Document Based Questions (DBQs) are intended to be the primary strategy for Common Performance Tasks in Middle-level and High School Social Studies in BVSD. DBQ’s engage students in building towards mastery of the key Concepts and Skills defined by the Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies and the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. DBQ’s present students with a question prompt and an assortment of primary and secondary sources, which students analyze and use to provide evidence for argument essays. DBQs were originally designed as a component of Advanced Placement Exams for History. BVSD Social Studies teachers believe that all students are capable of and deserve opportunities to engage in critical analysis of primary sources and writing well-crafted essays that support claims with evidence. The following matrix outlines the DBQs that have been identified by teachers as aligning best with the BVSD Curriculum Essentials Documents for Social Studies. Teachers are highly encouraged to use at least two DBQs in a year-long course – or at least one DBQ in a semester course. Course DBQ option 1 DBQ option 2 DBQ option 3 DBQ option 4 6th Grade DBQ Maya Mini Q1 Aztec Mini Q1 or Aztec DBQ2 Latin American Independence Mini Q3 Toussaint Louvertoure Mini Q3 Level Expectations Addressed History 1, History 2, Geography 1 History 1, History 2, Geography 2 History 2 History 1, History 2, DBQ What Type of Citizen Does a Democracy Need? Mini Q6 Grade Level Expectations Addressed Civics 1
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