Long Essay Question Argumentation and Complexity

This is our fourth lesson that addresses LEQ training and practice. We introduced the LEQ and the Thesis point in Lesson 6. In Lesson 8 we discussed LEQ Evidence points. In Lesson 12 we discussed the LEQ Context point.

LEQ — Using Historical Reasoning to Structure an Argument

The Long Essay Question prompts are written so that if a student answers them directly, they will use historical reasoning. Most LEQ prompts are framed using causation. Sometimes they are framed using continuity and change (CCOT). We recommend that you use causation or change to structure your argument in your essay.