Compare and Contrast

Basic Core Competence

Points

Expanded Core Excellence

point

1. Has acceptable thesis.1

 

(Addresses comparison of the

issues or themes specified)

 

2. Addresses all parts of the2

question, though not necessarily

evenly or thoroughly

 

(Addresses most parts of the(1)

question: for example, deals with

differencesbut not similarities.)

 

3. Substantiates thesis with2

appropriatehistorical evidence.

 

(Partially substantiates thesis(1)

with appropriate historical

evidence)

 

4. Makes at least one relevant,1

direct comparison between /

amongsocieties.

 

5. Analyzes at least on reason for1

a similarity or difference

identified in a direct

comparison.

 

Expands beyond basic core of 1-70-2

points.The basic core of7

must be achieved before a student

canearn expanded core points.

 

Examples:

  • Has a clearanalytical,and comprehensive thesis.

 

  • Addresses all parts of the question thoroughly (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.

Subtotal7

Subtotal2

 

Total9