Mrs. Ruland's Advanced Placement World History Course

Comparative Essay Generic Scoring Rubric

BASIC CORE (competence) (Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence)	0-7 Points
1. Has acceptable thesis (Addresses comparison of the issues or themes specified)	1 Point
2. 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)
3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence	2 Points
(Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence)	(1 Point)
4. Makes at least one or two relevant, direct comparisons between or among societies	1 Point
5. Analyzes at least one reason for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison	1 Point
Subtotal	/7 Points
EXPANDED CORE (excellence) (Historical skills and knowledge required to show excellence) Expands beyond basic core of 1-7 points. A student must earn 7 points in the basic core area before earning points in the expanded core area. Examples: 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	0-2 Points
Subtotal	/2 Points
TOTAL	/9 Points

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