Writing Thesis Statements in Global History. Compare/Contrast Thesis Answer the Prompt Time/place 2 Categories (PERSIA-GT) Similarities & Differences.

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Writing Thesis Statements in Global History

Compare/Contrast Thesis Answer the Prompt Time/place 2 Categories (PERSIA-GT) Similarities & Differences Prompt: Compare the political, social and cultural characteristics of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Indus Valley civilizations. CharacteristicMesopotamiaEgyptIndus Valley Political Structure Social Structure Cultural Accomplishments

Reexamining the Concrete Details Concrete Detail Concrete Detail – fact, evidence, quote Commentary Commentary = Analysis Knowledge & Comprehension: define, describe, summarize, compare/contrast, with evidence. Application: break down information into their component parts, identifying motives or causes, making inferences, and/or finding evidence to support generalizations, with evidence.  Avoid: Conjecture – forming an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information. Evaluation & Synthesis: creatively or divergently apply prior knowledge and skills to produce a new or original idea, to judge the value of material based on values/opinions, resulting in an end product, with a given purpose, with evidence.