Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts9-12+
DBQ Workshop on Trade Routes
By Olivia J.
A 1-2 day workshop packet for 9th graders to practice document-based questioning skills. Students will analyze primary sources related to trade routes and formulate a thesis statement, building foundational writing and critical thinking abilities.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a scaffolded introduction to DBQ writing over 1-2 class periods.
- Discussion question: How did the Silk Road and other trade routes impact the cultures they connected?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters for document analysis and thesis statement construction.
- Advanced learners can begin outlining body paragraphs or researching additional primary sources.
- Estimated time: 90-120 minutes.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts9-12+
DBQ Workshop on Trade Routes
By Olivia J.
A 1-2 day workshop packet for 9th graders to practice document-based questioning skills. Students will analyze primary sources related to trade routes and formulate a thesis statement, building foundational writing and critical thinking abilities.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a scaffolded introduction to DBQ writing over 1-2 class periods.
- Discussion question: How did the Silk Road and other trade routes impact the cultures they connected?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters for document analysis and thesis statement construction.
- Advanced learners can begin outlining body paragraphs or researching additional primary sources.
- Estimated time: 90-120 minutes.