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Were the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki justified? Class members prepare for a Document Based Question (DBQ) writing assignment with a series of preparatory activities. Groups examine six documents, including first person narratives, images, and reports, join reading circles, and engage in a full-class philosophical chairs discussion. Individuals then craft their own expository essay in response to the question.
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Pros
- Good practice activity for the BDQ portion of US History AP exam
- Carefully scaffolded approach
- Thoughtfully selected documents
- Philosophic chairs directions included
- Discussion questions attached to each document
- Includes sample essay
Cons
- Exercise would work best if all class members have read John Hersey's Hiroshima
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