Change/Continuity Over Time (CCOT) Writing Chart

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1 Change/Continuity Over Time (CCOT) Writing Chart Acceptable thesis includes Time period Global issue (from prompt) Continuity (link to GI) Change (link to GI) Addresses all parts of question relate back to the prompt (2 points) What is the continuity? What is the change? Historical evidence relate back to the prompt (2 points) Specific change evidence Specific change evidence Specific continuity evidence Specific continuity evidence Relevant world historical context to explain continuity and change relate back to the prompt Hint...use the periodization information you learned and relate it to the changes/continuity Analyze the process of change and continuity relate back to the prompt Hint...do this after you discuss your specific historical evidence Use key words/phrases: this happened because, caused, as a result, etc... Bonus Points up to 2, must get 1-7 in order to be eligible for bonus

2 Comparative Essay Writing Chart Acceptable thesis includes 1 compare/similarity of 1 contrast/difference of Addresses all parts of the question comparisons can be anywhere in essay can be general comparisons (2 points) Historical evidence specific comparison/contrast can be anywhere in the essay (2 points) Two direct/relevant comparison between/among societies Must be next to each other Hint...use key words/phrases: while, in comparison to, however, whereas, both Analyze one reason for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison Hint...after you make your direct comparisons, explain the reasons why they would be similar/different Bonus Points up to 2, must get 1-7 in order to be eligible for bonus

3 DBQ Writing Chart 3. Thesis Must be in either the first or last paragraph Can/should be several sentences Do not just repeat the prompt...instead rephrase the prompt and then address the question by explaining your groupings giving general/specific examples with it (relate it back to the prompt) Use keywords to transition your groupings 1. Addresses ALL documents and demonstrates understanding Attribution: name, time, profession, social status, gender Opinion: person s thoughts and ideas within the document Analysis: why does this person have this opinion, use document and historical knowledge Do this on the back 4. Supports thesis with appropriate evidence from all or all but one document and connect it to your thesis (use information from the documents to support what you say in your thesis) (2 points) Example: 7 or 8 documents = 2 points, 6 documents = 1 point Analyze point of view in at least 3 documents Hint...go ahead and analyze all documents in case if you get one wrong Explain WHY the author of the document would say/think what he did 2. Analyze documents by grouping them in 2 or 3 ways, depending on the question This has already been determined by your groupings no need to write here Should have been done when you address the documents above no need to write here Group 1 Group 2 5. Identify 2-3 additional document that would be helpful in supporting your thesis explain why it would be helpful Additional document: Why would it be helpful: Bonus Points up to 2, must get 1-7 in order to be eligible for bonus

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