History Lab:
We are going to focus on the hypothesis, gathering evidence and the conclusion.
Hypothesis:
In the summer of 1919, racial differences created controversy around the U.S. What caused the Chicago Race Riots of 1919?
- ............ caused the Chicago Race Riots in 1919
- The Chicago Race Riots in 1919 were caused by.......................
Gathering Evidence (on the back):
- Restate the hypothesis
- Identify your sources
- Create a t-chart to show evidence from your sources that supports or refutes your hypothesis. Don't forget to identify the source you took the information from using ()
Conclusion:
- Make a claim about your hypothesis (topic sentence/thesis statement)
- Provide evidence and identify your sources to support your claim
- Provide at least 1 counter claim
- Concluding sentence that DOES NOT simply restate your topic sentence. Highlight how your evidence supports your claim
