Rubric Basic Core Expanded Core 1. Has acceptable thesis. 1 Point Expands beyond basic core of 1-7 Points. The (addresses comparison of the basic core of a score of 7 must be achieved issues or themes specified) before a student can earn expanded core points. 2. Addresses all parts of the 2 Points of the question, though not Examples: 0-2 Points necessarily evenly or thoroughly. Has a clear, analytical, and (Addresses most parts of the (1) comprehensive thesis question: for example, deals with Addresses all parts of the question (as differences but not similarities) relevant): comparisons, chronology, 3. Substantiates thesis with 2 Points causation, connections, themes, appropriate evidence. interactions, content. (Partially substantiates thesis with (1) Provides ample historical evidence to appropriate evidence.) substantiate thesis. 4. Makes at least three relevant, 1 Point Relates comparisons to larger global direct comparisons between or context. among societies. Makes several direct comparisons 5. Analyzes at three reasons 1 Point consistently between or among societies. for a similarity or difference Consistently analyzes the causes and identified in a direct comparison. effects of relevant similarities and differences. Subtotal 7 Points Subtotal 2 Points TOTAL 9 Points Organization 1st Paragraph: Thesis 2-3 sentences of introduction, historical context Thesis statement (Identify specific similarities and differences) 2nd Paragraph(s): Topic Sentence Similarities Supporting Evidence (including direct comparisons) Analysis: Why was X similar or different? 3rd Paragraph(s): Topic Sentence Differences Supporting Evidence (including direct comparisons) Analysis: Why was Y similar or different? 4th Paragraph: Restate thesis Conclusion Analysis or restate analysis Relate to larger global context; explain importance of topic Thesis Your thesis must address the question and include a specific difference and similarity Must identify three parts of your argument, which will correspond to three body paragraphs. Must be in the first paragraph Examples: Compare and contrast the effects of Mongol rule in Russia and China.
Rubric Basic Core Expanded Core 1. Has acceptable thesis. 1 Point (addresses comparison of the issues or themes specified) 2. Addresses all parts of the 2 Points of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly. (Addresses most parts of the (1) question: for example, deals with differences but not similarities) 3. Substantiates thesis with 2 Points appropriate evidence. (Partially substantiates thesis with (1) appropriate evidence.) 4. Makes at least three relevant, 1 Point direct comparisons between or among societies. 5. Analyzes at three reasons 1 Point for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison. Expands beyond basic core of 1-7 Points. The basic core of a score of 7 must be achieved before a student can earn expanded core points. Examples: 0-2 Points Has a clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis Addresses all parts of the question (as relevant): comparisons, chronology, causation, connections, themes, interactions, content. Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis. Relates comparisons to larger global context. Makes several direct comparisons consistently between or among societies. Consistently analyzes the causes and effects of relevant similarities and differences. Subtotal 7 Points Subtotal 2 Points TOTAL 9 Points Organization 1st Paragraph: Thesis 2-3 sentences of introduction, historical context Thesis statement (Identify specific similarities and differences) 2nd Paragraph(s): Similarities Topic Sentence Supporting Evidence (including direct comparisons) Analysis: Why was X similar or different? 3rd Paragraph(s): Differences Topic Sentence Supporting Evidence (including direct comparisons) Analysis: Why was Y similar or different? 4th Paragraph: Conclusion Restate thesis Analysis or restate analysis Relate to larger global context; explain importance of topic Thesis Your thesis must address the question and include a specific difference and similarity Must identify three parts of your argument, which will correspond to three body paragraphs. Must be in the first paragraph Examples: Compare and contrast the effects of Mongol rule in Russia and China.
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