Prewriting: Earth’s Structure and Processes
BIGHISTORY PROJECT/ LESSON 2.6ACTIVITYPREWRITING: EARTH’S STRUCTURE AND PROCESSESUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Prewriting: Earth’s Structure and Processes,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposePrepare to create a written argument by developing your claim and gathering supporting evidence. ProcessIf your teacher asks you to, analyze the DBQ Sourcesbefore you complete thisactivity.Prompt: How has our understanding of Earth’s structure and processes changed over time?1.Write a response tothe prompt,using your own words.2.Using your understanding of thecontent from this lesson and your analysis of the prompt, write a claim.3.Ask yourself the following questions as you review your claim: •Does my claim make an argument?•Does my claim take a position that requires defending?•Is my claim focused and precise?•Does my claim answer the question, So what?•Does my claim reference the evidence I will use to support my argument?