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Student _____________________________ World History 9A Final Exam Change and Continuity Over Time (CCOT) Spring 2015 Canone/Blanc Analyze how political transformations contributed to continuities and changes in the cultures of the Mediterranean region during the period circa 200 C.E. to 1000 C.E. Helpful hints: Thesis needs to address both changes and continuities Characteristics at beginning of time period Examples of Significant Changes, Turning Points, or Development (Note if change was sudden, gradual, developmental) Examples of Significant Continuities Reasons WHY changes and continuities occurred Global Context What’s going on in the rest of the world during this time period? How do the events related to this question compare to the larger patterns happening in the world? Characteristics at end of time period Introduction 1. Background: Place your essay in the larger context of world history. Prove to the reader you know how when and where this topic “fits” into everything else. 2. Thesis Statement a. Circle one of the beginnings (While/Although/In spite of/ Despite) and write theses below. Road Map For Rest of Essay 3. How will you prove your thesis statement? Plan out your topic sentences for your body paragraph in the space below. Generic Core-Scoring Guide for AP World History Change and Continuity Over-Time Essay BASIC CORE What you need to do to get the point : Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence Points Thesis must address change and continuity throughout time 1. Has acceptable thesis. 1 period given and region(s). Use the chart. Explain what the (Addresses the global region was like when you “Set the Stage” and then explain what issues and the time the region was like at the end of the period given. This is the period(s) specified.) most important part of your essay. 2. Addresses all parts of 2 the question. (Addresses most parts (1) of the question: for example, addresses change but not continuity.) 3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence. (Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence.) 2 (1) DO NOT WRITE THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES. You must address BOTH changes and continuities in your essay. For Two Points: The essay provides relevant discussion of both continuity and change within the time period For One Point: The essay provides relevant discussion of either continuity or change within the time period For Two Points: Use a minimum of (five-six) eight pieces of evidence of change and continuity Change must be a concrete example and be connected to a specific country Continuity evidence may be general to the selected region At least one piece of evidence must be about change and continuity For One Point: Provides (Three-four) seven pieces of accurate evidence of change AND/OR continuity Evidence of change must be related to a country or countries You must connect the changes and continuities in the region(s) to the major trends in the world at that time. Also what is going on in the world during the time period(s) could explain why there are changes going on in the region(s). Points given COT Cont Evidence 4. Uses relevant world 1 historical context effectively to explain change over time and/or continuity. This is the analysis for the essay. You have to explain why 5. Analyzes the process 1 each change and continuities occurred. of change over time and/or continuity. Subtotal 7 If you achieve a score of 7 you are eligible to earn an extra 2 points in the expanded core. Has a clear, analytical and comprehensive thesis Addresses all parts of the question (as relevant): comparisons, chronology, causation, connections, themes, interactions, content. Addresses all parts of the question evenly Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis. Provides links with relevant ideas, events, trends in an innovative way