Introduction

First paragraph: WHAT and WHY

DESCRIBE WHAT caused the Black Death. ( 2 causes)

Then, EXPLAIN your solution (using technology of the time)

*The last sentence of the first paragraph ties the WHAT and WHY together.

**Example of the last sentence of the first paragraph:

Given the conditions of _______________ I would have done ________________ to stop the spread of this deadly disease.

Two conditions that led to the spread of the Black Death

Second Paragraph: Explain two conditions that caused the Black Death to spread so quickly.

First condition detailed description w/ examples

Second condition detailed description w/ examples

summarize the conditions and transition toyour solution

Your solution to stop the spread of theBlack Death

Third Paragraph: Explain what your solution to stop the spread of the Black Death is and elaborate.

Your solution Given the technology of the Middle ages, what your solution would do to stop the spread of the disease.

Briefly describe how your solution will work

How you would implement yoursolution. How you would persuade others to follow your plan.

Use a transition in the beginning of the conclusion paragraph.Restate the main points of your essay. End with a happy or hopeful thought.

In conclusion,

Two causes of the Black Death.

My solution to stop the spread of the Black Death.

Why others in the Middle Ages would follow my plan.

How all the unnecessary death and turmoil of the Black Death couldhave been avoided.

Fourth Paragraph, Conclusion Paragraph:

In conclusion,

Two causes of the Black Death__________ __________

My solution to stop the spreadof the Black Death

__________ __________

Why others in the Middle Ageswould follow my plan.

__________ __________

How all the unnecessary death and turmoilof the Black Death could have been avoided.