GENERIC CORE-SCORING GUIDE FOR AP WORLD HISTORY

COMPARATIVE ESSAY

BASIC CORE HISTORICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO SHOW COMPETENCE	EXPANDED CORE HISTORICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO SHOW EXCELLENCE
Has acceptable thesis------------1 point (Addreses comparison of the issues or themes specified)	Expands beyond basic core of 1-7 points. the basic core score of 7 must be achieved before a student can earn expanded core points. ----0-2 Points
Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly. ---2 points (Addresses most parts of the question:for example, deals with differences but not similarities) -----------1 point	EXAMPLES: Has a clear, analytical and comprehensive thesis. Addresses all parts ofthe question (as relevant); comparisons, chronology causation, connections,themes interactions, content
Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence.----------------------------2 points (Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence----1 point	Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis Relates comparisons to larger global context
Makes at least one or two relevant, direct comparisons between or among societies.-----------------------------1 point	Makes several direct comparisons consistently between or among societies
Analyzes at least one reason for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison. ---------------------1 point	Consistently analyzes the causes andeffectrs of relevant similarities and differences.
SUBTOTAL ------------------------- 7 POINTS	SUBTOTAL ----------------------------2 POINTS
TOTAL 9 POINTS