Evaluate whether Tang and Song Dynasty China experienced a ‘Golden Age’. Introduction
Big Background - statement about the time period
Sentence starters: “During the post-Classical era, China…” “In the post-Classical era, East Asia…)

Little Background - contextualization statement
Who/What/Where/How
“Previously on”
The “key” to “unlock” understanding

Thesis Statement
Uses the language of the question, arguable, provides 2-3 specific points for body paragraphs