Always use this three-step process 1-3-1
Regarding essay tests, time is your greatest enemy
Plan (1)
Write (3)
Edit (1)
The Essay Question—(a
European History course)
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Even though Napoleon was a great general
and enjoyed many victories, he was still susceptible to errors and
chance. This was particularly true at
the Battle of Waterloo where he met his final defeat. In a short essay, list and describe the major
errors that led to Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. First, PLAN--Brainstorm a list of points Scouts Food Ammo Weather Assign an order Scouts-4 Food-1 Ammo-2 Weather-3 Second, WRITE Below is the question Even though Napoleon was a great general and enjoyed many
victories, he was still susceptible to errors and chance. This was particularly true at the Battle of
Waterloo where he met his final defeat.
In a short essay, list and describe the major errors that led
to Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. After brainstorming your
plan, create the opening sentence by
using words from the question. This
will be your thesis sentence. Your Answer The following major errors led to Napoleon’s
defeat at the Battle of
Waterloo. The first
error was the food. The
food guy forgot to bring the grain inside when it rained. Because of this, the grain spoiled and the
army went hungry. The second error was the ammunition. The ammunition guy packed the wrong size
bullets. The bullets he did pack did
not fit in the rifles, so Napoleon’s men were forced to throw the bullets at
the enemy. The third error was the
weather. Napoleon expected it
to be sunny, but it constantly rained.
Because of this, he could not get his artillery up the hills because
of the mud. They were ineffective. The
final error had to do with the scouts. His scouts reported 1000 enemy troops when
in fact there were 10,000 enemy troops.
His men were completely outnumbered.
These were the errors that led to Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of
Waterloo.
Finally, EDIT—edit your answer—not re-copy it Collect your ‘A’ |