examples AND analyzes the reasons for their similarities AND/OR differences OR,DEPENDING ON THE PROMPT, evaluates the relative significance of the historical developments. (2 pts) For Questions assessing CAUSATION Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical development (1pt) or Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical development and analyzes specific examples that illustrate causes AND/OR effects of a historical development (2 pts) For Questions assessing PERIODIZATION Describes the ways in which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from OR similar to developments that preceded and/or followed (1pt) or Analyzes the ways in which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from AND similar to developments that preceded and/or followed providing specific examples to illustrate the analysis. (2 pts) D. Synthesis (0-1pt) Skill Assessed: Synthesis Response synthesizes the argument, evidence, and context into a coherent and persuasive essay by accomplishing one or more of the following as relevant to the question. Appropriately extends or modifies the stated thesis or argument (1pt) or Explicitly employs an additional appropriate category of analysis (e.g. political, economic, social, cultural, geographic, race, gender) beyond that called for in the prompt (1pt) or
examples AND analyzes the reasons for their similarities AND/OR differences OR,DEPENDING ON THE PROMPT, evaluates the relative significance of the historical developments. (2 pts) For Questions assessing CAUSATION Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical development (1pt) or Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical development and analyzes specific examples that illustrate causes AND/OR effects of a historical development (2 pts) For Questions assessing PERIODIZATION Describes the ways in which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from OR similar to developments that preceded and/or followed (1pt) or Analyzes the ways in which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from AND similar to developments that preceded and/or followed providing specific examples to illustrate the analysis. (2 pts) D. Synthesis (0-1pt) Skill Assessed: Synthesis Response synthesizes the argument, evidence, and context into a coherent and persuasive essay by accomplishing one or more of the following as relevant to the question. Appropriately extends or modifies the stated thesis or argument (1pt) or Explicitly employs an additional appropriate category of analysis (e.g. political, economic, social, cultural, geographic, race, gender) beyond that called for in the prompt (1pt) or