APWH Long Essay Question (LEQ) Rubric.
CHESIS= 1 Point
Clear thesis that diecty answers AL parts of the question, DOES NOT simply restate or
rephrase the question,
HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS = 2 Points
CAUSATION—Describes causes AND/OR effects of ahistorical development
CONTINUITY/CHANGE OVER TIME— Describes how things stayed the same AND how
‘things changed over time (usually acrass multiple periods).
COMPARISON — Describes how historical developments were the same and how they
wore different (usually inthe same time period,
PERIODIZATION ~V Uéscifbe% the ways in which the historical development in the prompt
\vas differen from AND similar to developments that preceded and/or followed,
‘Additional point can be earned ifthe st.
Analyzes specific examples that illustrate causation, periodization, continuity and change
overtime
OR COMPARISON» provides specific examples and analyzes for their similarities
and/or differences OR evaluates the relative significance ofthe historical developments
(depending on the prompt).
|ARGUMENT DEVELOPMENT = 2 Points
‘Address the topic ofthe prompt with SPECIFIC EXAMPLES of relevant historical evidence (et
least 6 peces forcred,
Another point Is eared if the essa
Utilizes specific examples of evidence to fully and effectively substantiate (support) the stated
thesis. Must include a broad range of evidence with SIGNIEIGANT ANALYSIS and explanation.
SYNTHESIS = 1 Point
For any ofthe following (slightly diferent from the D8Q):
= Appropriately extends or madies the stated thesis or argument on
Poropriatey reumen ke
“apt employs an ational category af ana (poli eCenonle Sean
al, geographical, race/ethnicity, gender) beyond what is ealledforin the prompt
= Argument APPROPRIATLY connects the topic ofthe question to other historical periods,
enogrephic areas, contexts, or circumstances
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