LEQ

About the LEQ

• 🕰️ Recommended Time: 40 minutes

• You get to pick from three prompts from three time periods:
• 1200–1750, 1450–1900, or 1750–2001

How to Write an LEQ

1. Decode the prompt: put the prompt in your own words ⏰ 1-2 min
• All of the prompts can be answered with one of these three formats:
• Change vs. continuation
• Causes and effects
• Comparisons vs. contrasts
 

2. Brainstorm any and all TPE ⏰ 3-5 min
• “Throwup” anything you can remember on your scratch paper
• You need 1 specific piece evidence for each body paragraph
 

3. Create thesis statement and outline ⏰ 5-8 min
• Must argue something:
• Were there more changes or continuations
• What were the main causes and effects
• Were there more similarities or differences

4. Write your essay! ⏰ 25-31 min
• Stick to 4 paragraph format: 1 intro, 3 body paragraphs (no conclusion)
• Make sure there is 1 TPE per body paragraph
• Contextualization should have a minimum of 1 TPE; 2 recommended
• Don’t waste time on proofreading or grammar

Misc

What to Do When No Hope Remains

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